On 10 June 2019, I revoked Decree No.10928, dated 05.11.2018 "On Setting Election Date for Local Government Bodies", canceling June 30 2019 as the date of elections for the local government bodies in the Republic of Albania. This decision, among other things, was intended to provide...
The President of the Republic of Albania, H. E. Ilir Meta deems that the right to protest is a fundamental and vital right for democracy. President Meta emphasizes the importance for today’s United Opposition’s protest to be entirely peaceful, staying away from any act of violence...
Ten days have elapsed since the Decree of the President of the Republic for the annulment of the elections dated June 30th has come into power, with the purpose of calming the situation down and enabling opportunities for dialogue, which would normalize the political situation...
The President of the Republic of Albania, H. E. Ilir Meta has attentively followed all the stands kept and discussions being held during these times about the progress of the European integration process of Albania towards the European Union. While all attention is focused on a...
I. With outmost state responsibility, on June 8, ahead of opposition’s national protest, I decided to revoke the decree for holding local elections on 30 June, 2019. This decision was taken with full accountability following a comprehensive assessment of all circumstances, facts and information assembled in...
Deeply concerned for the critical situation in the country, consequent to non-reflection from any of the parties; Considering the urgent necessity to reduce tensions and the unpredictable escalation of conflict in the country; Taking highest constitutional and institutional responsibility, and convinced that protecting constitutional...