The drug state in Albania is the main obstacle to Albania's integration into the EU. This was stated by Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha in a statement to the media in Podgorica, during the EPP summit. In his speech, the Democratic Party leader emphasized that at the summit he presented the Albanian reality and the views of the Democratic Party on the integration processes of Albania and the region.
"Albania, as the first and only narco-state in Europe, is not fully known as such, but I think that more and more is being contributed to making the Albanian reality known to the political elite of the European center-right and beyond. They listened to me with great interest. I received very positive comments from those present about the discussion I had. It was an open discussion, of course I was the only opposition member on the panel, as the others represented the government. I said from the beginning that I represent the opposition and have different views regarding the slowness of the integration process, which is almost entirely due to local factors. From the lack of respect for democratic standards, from the deep penetration of crime into governance. In Albania specifically, the narco-state, from the use of political terror to obtain votes and mandates. So I presented the Albanian reality as it is."
Asked how his return to the EPP was received after a long time, Berisha replied: "It was received in a great way. This kind of return is epic, so I met old friends and they congratulated me. Of course, their determination too. Albania is not what it was. Knowledge about Albania is completely different today. Edi Rama will have an impossible time manipulating, as he has manipulated opinions until now." (A2 Televizion)
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