“Let’s Prevent Crisis Escalation”

“Let’s Prevent Crisis Escalation”

President Ilir Meta is ready to sacrifice his post as President on the condition that Prime Minister Edi Rama enters the October 13th elections!

At the last conference before the summer vacations, the Head of State even had a suggestion as to who could replace him in the Presidency!

“The Prime Minister has the opportunity to remove the duty of President by competing on October 13 elections in front of the citizens, but only on one condition.

“He who enters this office should be a man with a lot of integrity, who has been in this office and has proven that protecting the national and public interest is above everything else, a man like Rexhep Meidani.

“This is totally solvable. I haven't talked to anyone, but I'm sure in regard to those two or three issues of national importance that this office deals with, he would probably protect them, perhaps even better than I.

Although there are no illusions that elections will be held on October 13, President Meta again calls on the Prime Minister to resolve this election crisis.

“We should not delay any further. It is August 1st and everyone can relax and reflect a little. September is too soon and by October 13 we need a deal.

“What do we need? To let the Albanian citizens judge by their vote on October 13, not only to save our careers for the future but because Albania will continue indefinitely on the safe path of European integration,” said Meta.

The President explained that the results of June 30 can be canceled only by snap elections, not by the Constitutional Court!

“The Constitutional Court cannot legitimize June 30 because it is in the past. It will interpret and have an effect on the future.”

Meta admitted that, in relation to Edi Rama, he has made mistakes which have cost the country.

Even as the holidays begin, the President is ready to cut them short if the country's interest so demands.

Meta spoke of a strong, deep political and institutional crisis, but expressed confidence that with the reflection of all, it could be resolved.

“I do not believe in fast, extraordinary and dreamy solutions in one day, but step by step this crisis can be resolved.

“The first step is the implementation of the President's decree on October 13.

“In this way, all those who campaign against me and contest me as President, accusing me of bringing negative affects upon the Albanian citizens or destabilizing democracy, can have the opportunity to declare as such.

“Everybody has to take on their responsibilities. This story will not go on in hiding,” concluded Meta.



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