The Special Parliamentary Committee for Administrative-Territorial Reform has officially begun work on the second phase of the process, but this time without the participation of the opposition, which has announced its boycott.

The commission was constituted this Monday, and the leadership has been entrusted once again to Socialist MP Arbjan Mazniku. During the first meeting, he announced that the majority intends for the work on the reform to be carried out through an open and inclusive process, leaving the opposition open to become part of the discussions.

Mazniku called on the Democrats to designate their representatives and submit their names to the Assembly, with the aim of being included in the committee's work.

He emphasized that the second phase is important for the completion of the reform, as the work done so far cannot be considered complete without addressing other elements related to the administrative-territorial organization of the country.

"I invite the opposition to present its members at the session. This is an open invitation to the spirit of how this committee intends to continue its work, in an open and inclusive manner. This task of the committee is critical, as it gives substance and content to the work we did in the first phase, as the reform would be considered incomplete without being complemented with other elements," Mazniku said.

The composition of the commission, from the ranks of the Socialist Party, are Blendi Klosi, Briseida Çakërri, Besa Spaho, Ermal Pacaj, Onid Bejleri, Aulona Bylykbashi, Klevis Jahaj and Ermal Elezi.

The Administrative-Territorial Reform aims to reorganize local government and review the administrative division of Albania. The launch of the second phase comes at a time when it remains unclear whether the opposition will change its position and become part of the discussions on a process that the majority says it seeks to develop with the inclusion of all parties.