The deputies started this week well, leaving behind the brawl of last Thursday that led to the postponement of the main session. The plenary session no longer became a scene of physical clashes but of constructive debates.
Even from time to time, discussions continued through direct confidential channels between the two heads of parliamentary groups.
But the message the parties had to convey was not one of peace, and so it quickly turned to accusations, as the opposition revived the issue of Erion Veliaj. On behalf of the DP group, Gazment Bardhi accused the Minister of Interior of deliberately abandoning the protection of prosecutors and judges.
"Edi Rama was giving the message to judges and prosecutors that with administration employees, and even with municipal police officers armed at the rally, he threatens the life of any judge who does not obey his orders," said Bardhi.
In its response, the majority quoted Sali Berisha's words outside the Special Prosecution Office, as a contrast to Gazment Bardhi's positions.
"He comes out and says, 'I'll never win, I'll dissolve this special structure that the US is investigating for money laundering, for corruption....thank you for having us, thank you for having us,'" said Taulant Balla.
Despite the accusatory rhetoric, they did not neglect the agenda, with changes to the Electoral Code to facilitate voting procedures for immigrants.
If Democrats claim victory from the diaspora, the majority has an appetite for more.
"The diaspora gives us 84 mandates to reform the country without having to discuss it with you," Balla said.
Within a few hours, interest in listening to colleagues waned and the hall remained empty rather than full most of the time. (A2 Televizion)