The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, focused on the demands read by Dritan Goxhaj at the protest in Tirana.
Berisha said he agrees with the demands for Edi Rama’s resignation and the imposition of a two-term limit for the prime minister, but he opposed the selection of the Transitional Assembly and the caretaker government by lot, arguing that the selection of the latter should be made by Parliament.
“First, in the demands read, presented by Goxhaj, the immediate resignation of Edi Rama is repeated, a demand that we support without any reservation. Secondly, the limitation of the prime minister’s mandate to two terms is added. The DP fully agrees. As of tomorrow, it is ready to vote in parliament and call on citizens to vote for such a measure. Why is this? Because it became clear that Rama does not allow the rotation of power. We do not say this, but international documents say so. Then there is a wisdom: remove the Constitution. Let me say one more thing as prime minister. If you work for a program, 8 years are absolutely enough, not for its 100% implementation, but for the implementation of its most important points and for its implementation to the extent of 80-90%. So, what is the case with Edi Rama, is that he remains in power without an election. I understand that the protesters want to give him such an answer by amending the Constitution.
This party has fought harder than anyone else against those laws. It has pursued every possible procedure against them, whether against the law on protected areas, on concessions and strategic investments. I recall a moment, in our platform, tax-free investment was only accepted in mountainous areas.
A week ago I proposed a non-partisan, transitional government. Not chosen by lot. To be voted on in Parliament. A government outside the Constitution is out of the question. I am not outside the law. I was a former president, a former prime minister. It must be voted on by Parliament, receive a vote of confidence and take the country to elections. I do not understand their proposal for a government outside the Constitution. I understood the request as a non-partisan request, composed of prominent experts, well-known intellectuals, based on an agreement, which will receive a full vote of confidence. I know this mechanism”, Berisha said./ Top Channel