'Zogu i Zi' isn't the only issue in dispute between the government and opposition in an increasingly fractious parliament. The Socialist Party and their allies have also been opposing the government on a raft of other matters (more on these at another time.)
One element of the opposition's strategy has been a partial boycott of parliament and some of its committees. Now, they are proposing to take their opposition onto the streets of Tirana with the Socialist Party announcing a campaign of street protests against the government.
The first is scheduled for tonight - Wednesday 12 July - in Skënderbej Square at 7.oopm. The organisers say they expect between 15 and 20 thousand demonstrators. I hope to be there with my camera and will post some pictures tomorrow.
Many of you may not be aware that 12 July is a traditional day for public parades and marches by supporters of the unionist political cause in Northern Ireland. So it seems rather fitting that on this of all days I get to go to a demonstration right here in Tirana.
One element of the opposition's strategy has been a partial boycott of parliament and some of its committees. Now, they are proposing to take their opposition onto the streets of Tirana with the Socialist Party announcing a campaign of street protests against the government.
The first is scheduled for tonight - Wednesday 12 July - in Skënderbej Square at 7.oopm. The organisers say they expect between 15 and 20 thousand demonstrators. I hope to be there with my camera and will post some pictures tomorrow.
Many of you may not be aware that 12 July is a traditional day for public parades and marches by supporters of the unionist political cause in Northern Ireland. So it seems rather fitting that on this of all days I get to go to a demonstration right here in Tirana.
Comments
Ll.
People have understood that nothing good has come from changing govts. It's just the politicans that benefit from it.
It's sickening!
This protest was not about any of the lofty objectives PS has posted in their web site, it's simply about Zogu i zi. PS thinks is enough to warrant fresh elections, most people seem not to think so. Apparently, PS can't stay in opposition for longer than 12 months, they always want to be in power.