The opposition will continue to be absent from the plenary sessions of the Albanian Parliament.
The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, himself stated during the press conference that they support the citizens' protests and that the Democrats will not go to sessions until the amendments to change the laws, also requested by the protesters, are discussed in the Assembly.
The decision comes after the opposition boycotted the July 2 session, which was accompanied by a violent protest in front of the Parliament building.
Citizens gathered in front of the Parliament did not spare the MPs and their cars, throwing eggs at them, nor the police. Violent clashes, the use of tear gas and the use of water cannons from police vehicles left consequences for both sides.
Sali Berisha: We have not boycotted the parliament. We have announced non-participation in parliamentary sessions and not in committees, as long as Edi Rama does not block the presentation in parliament of the amendments submitted by our deputies for the change of laws that the protest representatives are demanding. Keeping them without presenting them in parliament is a very serious insult to the opposition, the protest and to Albanians. It is a violation of the constitutional rights of opposition deputies. This is the reason and this is the position. Let the presidency decide, let us present them, let us discuss them. It is the minimum obligation of parliament to the public, to Albanians and to Albanians in protest.