Addressing the final campaign rally in Tirana on Friday evening, Berisha expressed gratitude to opposition supporters and collaborators for their contribution during the month-long electoral campaign and voiced confidence for the opposition’s election victory.

“My friends, each and every one of you, hundreds of thousands other opposition supporters who are not present deserve gratitude for your energies, courage and enthusiasm as you saw the seeds of hope and victory in the hearts and minds of all Albanians throughout the country,” Berisha said in his speech.

The opposition leader highlighted importance of the May 11 vote, describing it as the chance “to save Albania and Albanians from the dictatorship that devastated, impoverished and isolated the country more than any other regime ever.”

Berisha called on voters to support the change on May 11, saying “this is a vote primary for the dignity of Albanian citizens themselves.”

Opposition leader promised sweeping tax cuts, reinstatement of a 10% flat tax, pension and wage hikes, and an array of business incentives if elected.

He promised to set a living minimum payment of 200 euros for every retiree and unemployed people, adding that a centre-right government will also increase the minimum wage to 500 euros within 100 days after election.

Berisha also pledged a 20% increase for all pensions, adding that a consumer card will be provided to every pensioner and low-income family to reduce the cost of their basic goods by 20%.

He vowed to double education budget, provide a grant of 5000 euros and 70% tax relief for every young boy and girl who launch a start-up, as well as a grant of 30000 euros for every young couple to purchase a new house.

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