The new parliamentary session opened amid political tensions and a protest outside Parliament, giving the start of proceedings a climate far from the normality the majority is trying to project. Inside the chamber, attention focused on the vote for the new health minister and the verbal clashes that accompanied the session.
Protest outside, session under political pressure
The first plenary session of the new parliamentary term took place on a politically charged day. Outside the Parliament building, protesters held the announced rally, adding pressure to a session that began amid tensions.
The presence of the protest outside Parliament placed the opening of the session against a clear backdrop of public dissatisfaction, while inside the chamber the institutional pace continued according to the agenda.
Majority pushes through vote for new health minister
During the session, Klodiana Spahiu was elected the new health minister with 79 votes in favor. She replaces Evis Sala, who had resigned a few days earlier.
The vote passed without any numerical surprises, reflecting the majority’s control over decision-making in Parliament.
The moment that drew attention in the chamber
One of the episodes that stood out during the session was linked to the reaction of Minister Ermal Nufi. He could not hold back his laughter after comments by Tedi Blushi, who called them “rockets.”
Beyond the moment that drew comment in the chamber, the main developments of the day remained the political tension of the session and the vote on the new leadership at the Ministry of Health.
A troubled start to the new session
The combination of the protest outside Parliament and the heated climate inside the chamber showed that the new parliamentary session did not begin on a calm note. On the contrary, the first day sent signals of a politically charged season marked by continuing clashes.
Against this backdrop, the decisions of the majority and the reactions in the chamber are expected to be read not only as parliamentary procedure, but also as part of a broader political battle.
The first session of the new parliamentary term closed with an important decision for the cabinet and with a climate of tension that remained visible both inside and outside Parliament.
Amid the protest, the vote and the episodes that inflamed the chamber, the first day in Parliament showed few signs of political normality.