Governing Democrats urge opposition to end boycott

TIRANA, Sep 28 – The ruling Democratic Party (DP) has urged the opposition Socialist Party (SP) to end its boycott of parliamentary work and participate in crafting much needed reforms.
The head of the Democrats’ parliamentary group, Astrit Patozi, said the majority was ready to meet requests from the opposition within the legal framework.
“We want the opposition … to have a normal political debate in the highest state institution,” Patozi added.
The Socialists have said they won’t return until a thorough investigation was conducted into alleged elections violations in June.
Majlinda Bregu, Integration minister and also government spokeswoman, also called on her counterparts at the opposition grouping not to continue the boycott which was bringing no good to the party.
In another political move, the Union for Human Rights Party, that has sided with the opposition Socialists and holds one parliament seat, called for early elections to bring political stability back to the country.
Party head Vangjel Dule said that the current cabinet lacks broad support, as almost half of parliament was disputing its legality.
The HRUP has not boycotted the parliament.