In a social media post on Tuesday, Bardhi said Italy remains one of Albania’s strongest allies on its European path.

The opposition lawmakers reiterated the Democratic Party’s support for any process that brings Albania closer to the European Union.

“For us, European integration is not a political slogan, but a process that requires real commitment, deep reforms and sustainable democratic standards,” Bardhi said.

However, he added that “developments in Albania are moving in the opposite direction,” arguing that “propaganda is prevailing while democratic standards are being undermined.”

Bardhi alleged violations of human rights and said corruption remains widespread and politically protected by the governing majority, saying “this is harming Albania’s EU accession path.”

Bardhi stressed that Albania has the potential to do more, adding that citizens “deserve more” and that it is the responsibility of politicians to make this a reality.

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