Thursday’s plenary session unfolded under tension, with the opposition immediately blocking the rostrum and turning the parliamentary chamber into yet another episode of political confrontation. At the center of the incident was a harsh remark by Sali Berisha, after which the chair of the session intervened by revoking his speaking rights for the entire day.
The session began with the rostrum blocked
From the very start of the session, opposition lawmakers blocked the rostrum, placing the parliamentary meeting in a confrontational atmosphere. The repeated scene of proceedings being obstructed once again highlighted the crisis in political communication within Parliament.
The situation escalated immediately, as parliamentary procedure took a back seat to the clash between the sides.
Berisha took the floor, then was interrupted
In this atmosphere, Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha took the floor. During his remarks, he said that Socialist lawmakers deserved the rubber bullets and tear gas used in the protest.
The statement prompted an immediate reaction in the chamber, further intensifying the tone of the political debate.
Peleshi revokes his speaking rights for the entire day
Following the remark, the Parliament chair for the session, Niko Peleshi, intervened by revoking Berisha’s speaking rights for the remainder of the day.
The decision came at the height of the tension and marked another sharp clash between the session leadership and the opposition, in a Parliament where procedural incidents are replacing normal parliamentary debate.
Thursday’s incident further deepened the climate of conflict in Parliament, where political language and constant interruptions are increasingly becoming a routine part of sessions.
Beyond the immediate incident, the episode once again raises questions about the standard of public debate and the ability of institutions to keep political tension under control.