In a statement provided to the Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA), the EU Delegation emphasized that parliament must serve as a platform for constructive debate and the exchange of alternative views, particularly in the context of the country’s EU accession process.

“Parliament plays a crucial role in debating and adopting EU-related legislative reforms. These reforms should be evaluated for their impact and adopted through an inclusive and transparent process,” the Delegation told ATA.

It added that the debate on the government’s four-year agenda would have been “an important opportunity to discuss different perspectives and approaches to the shared goal of EU membership – a cross-party ambition.”

“It is regrettable that the Albanian public was denied of the opportunity to be properly informed about the government’s program and to hear elected representatives discuss its content, in line with legal provisions,” the Delegation stated.

The EU office in Tirana reaffirmed commitment to supporting the Albanian Parliament as an institution that upholds inclusive and open political dialogue.

“We believe that all political parties in Albania, as well as all sectors of society, will be willing and able to contribute to the country’s progress toward fulfilling EU membership criteria,” it concluded.

Yesterday’s parliamentary sitting lasted about 25 minutes and ended amid shouting and procedural disputes after a recording of a “virtual minister of state for Artificial Intelligence,” named Diella, was played while Rama was speaking. The new government passed with 82 votes amid opposition protests.

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