The Chairman of the Democratic Party Parliamentary Group, Gazment Bardhi, has reacted to Taulant Balla's statements towards MEP Michael Gahler, describing them as unacceptable and scandalous.
In his reaction, Bardhi condemns the language used by Balla towards Gahler, who heads the European Parliament Delegation for the elections in Albania and is the coordinator of the EPP parliamentary group.
According to Bardhi, the MEP's appeal should be taken seriously, as it does not simply represent a personal position, but also reflects the position expressed in the European Parliament Resolution of 2025.
The head of the DP parliamentary group emphasizes that guaranteeing free and fair elections, the fight against corruption and organized crime are fundamental obligations for democracy and necessary conditions for Albania's advancement towards European integration.
In conclusion, Bardhi underlines that no one can intimidate or delegitimize European representatives who demand respect for democratic standards and the values of the European Union.
REACTION OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PARLIAMENTARY GROUP OF THE DP, GAZMENT BARDHI
I strongly condemn Taulant Balla's derogatory language towards MEP Michael Gahler, head of the European Parliament Delegation for the elections in Albania and coordinator of the EPP parliamentary group. This attack is unacceptable and scandalous.
Michael Gahler's appeal should be heard and taken seriously, as it does not represent a personal position, but also reflects the position expressed in the European Parliament Resolution of 2025.
Guaranteeing free, fair, equal and democratic elections, as well as the fight against corruption and organized crime, is not simply a request from European partners. They are a fundamental obligation of democracy and a necessary condition for Albania's advancement in the European integration process.
No one can intimidate or delegitimize the voice of European representatives who demand democratic standards and elections according to the principles and values of the European Union.
