The Tirana Municipal Council has responded to the request of the arrested mayor, Erion Veliaj, who had asked to participate in Tuesday's meeting, where his dismissal will be discussed and voted on.
In the response sent today to Veliaj, the council emphasizes that in case of inability to be physically present, he can send his comments and observations in writing, which will be administered and made known during the meeting.
On Friday, Veliaj asked the council to be allowed to attend in person, stressing that his absence from work is not related to his will, but to a disproportionate “security measure” granted by the court.
In his request, he stated that the court decision has unjustly terminated a constitutional mandate, adding that this crisis caused by the court cannot be resolved with another violation of the Constitution.
The Tirana Municipal Council meeting to dismiss Veliaj will take place on Tuesday, at 4:00 PM.
