The latest incidents in Elbasan and Sarandë have become the subject of political confrontation, with the opposition accusing the government of failing to guarantee security. Democratic Party MP Klevis Balliu said the situation shows a deterioration of public order and a state that, according to him, is losing ground to crime.
Balliu’s reaction after the two incidents
Through a post on social media, Balliu reacted after the reported assassination attempt in Elbasan and the incident in Sarandë, where the chief of crimes was assaulted. He used these two episodes as proof of what he described as a security crisis in the country.
The Democratic MP presented the situation as an indication of a normalization of insecurity, arguing that such events, which in a functioning state would be considered a serious alarm, are being treated as part of everyday life.
Political accusations against the government
Balliu accused Edi Rama’s government of failing to guarantee public order and security. According to him, crime is gaining ground and challenging the authority of the state.
In his statement, he also linked the security situation to other problems that the opposition blames on the government, mentioning the weakening of the economy, education and healthcare, as well as the creation of conditions that, according to his political version, favor the strengthening of organized crime.
“Crime above the state,” the opposition’s message
In his public reaction, Balliu used a harsh tone toward the ruling majority, declaring that citizens are living in fear of insecurity and that the state has failed in one of its basic functions.
He insisted that the departure of the prime minister is, according to him, a condition for restoring order, law and the authority of the state. This remains a political statement by the opposition, made against the backdrop of the latest criminal events that have intensified public debate over order and the institutional response.
The Democratic Party uses the security issue as a political front
Balliu also said that the Democratic Party aims to return the state “to the side of the citizen” and that the place for crime should be in a cell, not in control of public space.
The statement comes at a time when every serious criminal event is being immediately used in the clash between the majority and the opposition, while the public continues to expect more than rhetoric: accountability, investigation and real security on the ground.
The incidents in Elbasan and Sarandë have brought back to the center the question of the effectiveness of law enforcement institutions and the state’s ability to guarantee public security.
Beyond the political accusations, the debate remains open over what citizens want most: not statements, but real control of the territory and an institutional response measured by results.