The German CDU has commented on the violent protest that was held yesterday under the leadership of the Democratic Party.
Gunther Krichbaum, the spokesman for European affairs of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag, stated that any act of violence is completely unacceptable and unworthy of a country aiming to become a member of the European Union.
In his statement, Krichbaum highlights the responsibility of the head of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, to take a clear stance against violence and to distance himself from supporters who used violence during the protests.
Full reaction:
Peaceful demonstrations against the actions of a government are normal in a democracy. However, violent acts are completely unacceptable and completely unworthy of a candidate for EU membership. If Berisha still has a shred of credibility, he should immediately distance himself from this type of protest and expel the bullies from the party. Unfortunately, there is a suspicion that Berisha is instigating these protests.
In the past, DP has been a party that relied on European values. Unfortunately, it has drifted further and further away from these values. Rightfully so, the European People's Party (EPP) and the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag keep their distance from this opposition party and especially from its leader, Sali Berisha, who is under house arrest.
Kjo është arsyeja pse ditët e ardhshme do të jenë vendimtare për të parë nëse partia ka fuqinë për t’u rinovuar. Ajo ka nevojë për një figurë të ndershme në krye. Ashtu siç një demokraci ka nevojë për një qeveri të fortë, ajo ka nevojë edhe për një opozitë të fortë. Përpjekja për të paraqitur konceptet dhe argumentet më të mira duhet gjithmonë të ndodhë pa dhunë.
The fact that this has not been possible until now is largely the responsibility of Mr. Berisha. He should not be presented as a victim of an allegedly politically motivated process. SPAK, which has placed him under house arrest, is beyond any doubt. After all, SPAK was created under pressure from the European Union. Given the seriousness of the charges, Berisha would have been placed in detention in any EU country rather than a comfortable house arrest.