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Rama-PD, battle on social networks for territory

2026-08-02 20:24:54Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

The debate over the new administrative-territorial reform has brought strong political clashes between the majority and the opposition, while the government insists that the process is in the public consultation phase and that every institution or citizen has the opportunity to express their position.

Prime Minister Edi Rama has reacted to the protests and opposition shown in several municipalities of the country against the project for the new territorial map, describing them as a normal part of a democratic process.

Through a reaction on social media, Rama said that the draft is still in the legal phase of public consultation, which lasts 60 days and gives citizens, mayors and local councils the opportunity to present their observations and proposals.

According to the Prime Minister, objections are welcome as long as they are expressed peacefully and do not violate public order. He stressed that local leaders have the right and legal obligation to give their opinions on the reform.

"The proposed reform document is currently in its 60-day public legal consultation phase, and this phase means precisely: everyone can freely express themselves on the proposal," Rama declared.

The head of government rejected arguments related to the historical identity of the areas, emphasizing that territorial changes should be based on functional analysis and not on emotional or historical elements.

Bardhi: The consultation is formal, the decision must be passed into a referendum

The opposition thinks otherwise. The head of the Democratic Party Parliamentary Group, Gazment Bardhi, has accused Prime Minister Rama of saying that the consultation process is just a formal procedure for a predetermined decision.

According to Bardhi, the objections from some socialists and local government representatives are not related to symbolic issues, but to concerns about representation, decision-making, and the services that citizens will receive after the territorial changes.

"The Socialists became flamingos because they refuse to be held accountable again for the decisions of their president and prime minister," said Bardhi, criticizing the government's management of the debate.

The Democratic MP stated that a territorial reform should be built on the interests of citizens and not on electoral interests. He asked Rama that the decision on the new map should not be made only through a vote in the Assembly, but should be submitted to the citizens through a referendum.

Boçi: Consultation with citizens is a constitutional obligation

Even the Democratic co-chair of the Territorial Reform Commission, Luciano Boçi, has opposed the prime minister's stance, stating that the government is trying to present as democratic normality what the opposition considers to be widespread dissatisfaction.

Boçi said that objections have also reached within the ranks of the Socialist Party and that the process must be accompanied by real consultation with the communities affected by the changes.

According to him, consultation with citizens cannot be replaced by formal hearings or reactions on social media, as it constitutes a constitutional obligation.

"This is an absolute constitutional obligation and cannot be replaced by Facebook posts, X, press conferences or formal hearings," Boçi declared.

The debate on the new territorial reform is expected to continue during the 60-day consultation period, before the draft law is passed for consideration and voting in the Assembly. While the majority sees the process as a necessary administrative review, the opposition calls for broader citizen involvement and decision-making through a referendum.


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