The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, has announced another national protest for Saturday, Oct. 31, presenting the move as support for students. The statement comes at a time when the opposition is seeking to link its political mobilization with discontent at universities.
Berisha’s announcement of the protest
During a press conference, Berisha said that the Democratic Party would call a national protest on Oct. 31.
According to his statement, the protest will be organized in support of students.
PD seeks to place itself alongside students
Berisha said the Democratic Party supports the students “fully and strongly” and that the party is defending them.
With this public appearance, the opposition is trying to position itself politically alongside the students’ demands, at least at the declarative level.
The political message from the PD leader
In his remarks, Berisha said that “nothing any longer separates the Democratic Party from these two principles: strong support, their protection.”
His statement presents the protest not only as a public action, but also as a direct political positioning by the Democratic Party on the student issue.
So far, no further details have been made public about the format of the protest or the specific demands that will be articulated in this mobilization.
What is known from Berisha’s statement is that Oct. 31 is the date the Democratic Party has chosen to turn its support for students into a national protest.