The Albanian Parliament is expected to convene this Thursday, at 10:00, for the first time since the start of the violent protests that have engulfed the country in recent days. The plenary session takes place in a tense political climate, while clashes between protesters and police forces are expected to be at the center of the parliamentary debate.
One of the main items on the agenda is the urgent interpellation with the Minister of Internal Affairs, Ervin Demo, requested by a group of Democratic Party deputies. The focus of the discussions is expected to be the management of the protests, the interventions of the State Police and the incidents recorded during the last few days.
The session comes after the cancellation of last week's meeting, while student and citizen protests have continued for several days, accompanied by tensions and clashes with the police.
In addition to the interpellation with Minister Demo, the deputies will also hold two interpellations with the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Enea Karakaçi, requested by deputies Ermal Pacaj and Tedi Blushi. The latter has also requested an interpellation with the Minister of Finance, Petrit Malaj.
The agenda also includes the review of several draft laws related to the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, payment services, copyright, and the ratification of international agreements.
Another issue expected to be discussed is the establishment of a Special Parliamentary Committee for the second phase of the Administrative-Territorial Reform.
Prime Minister Edi Rama is not expected to attend the session, as he is in Budva, Montenegro, for an official meeting.
It remains to be seen whether the session will take place peacefully or whether it will once again be accompanied by tensions and clashes between protesters and police forces.
