Balla said discussions during the group’s meeting in Tirana included debates among lawmakers on draft laws and proposed amendments.

“Debate is part of the Socialist Party’s democracy,” Taulant Balla told reporters after the group’s meeting.

He added that the party conducts a performance review of each lawmaker at the end of every parliamentary session, describing it as a routine process applied to all members without exception.

Asked whether remarks perceived publicly as criticism by Elisa Spiropali had been raised within the group, Balla said they had not.

He also highlighted what he described as a “re-energising” process within the Socialist Party, aimed at strengthening communication with citizens and increasing new memberships, particularly among young people, in line with the country’s European Union integration goals.

Balla said the process was progressing as expected and was also linked to preparations for the 2027 local elections, in which the party aims to compete in all municipalities. He added that it would help identify potential candidates.

On administrative-territorial reform, Balla said the focus should be on improving services rather than the number of municipalities, adding that public consultations would be held nationwide to gather citizens’ views and refine the existing framework.

Regarding legislative initiatives, he said a draft law on penal amnesty required further time for review given its sensitivity, while amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code were proceeding through standard parliamentary procedures.

Asked about a request for a resolution submitted by a relative of one of the victims of the January 21 protests, Balla said it would be assessed based on institutional analysis, without giving further details.

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