TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ Democratic Party chairman Sali Berisha said today that Albania faced an existential threat from depopulation, adding that doubling wages and pensions was a central pillar of the party’s programme.
Addressing residents of Kukës, Berisha also highlighted the need to transform the country’s national wealth into greater prosperity for its citizens.
“The Democratic Party has undoubtedly put forward the strongest programme in its history. Never before has the party had a programme of this kind. It provides urgent answers to the most pressing and serious challenges facing Albanians in their daily lives. Under this programme, we will make a strong start by doubling wages and pensions,” Berisha said.
He added that the DP would introduce a minimum subsistence income and cut taxes by half.
“There will be no tax in Albania higher than 12.5%. Every corrupt official will be brought to justice and their assets confiscated. Albania is undoubtedly one of the countries with the greatest natural wealth and potential. I assure you that these resources will be turned into prosperity for the Albanian people,” he stressed.
Berisha also claimed that 95% of economic growth currently ends up in the pockets of drug cartels and government officials.
Berisha pledged a sweeping crackdown on organised crime, drug cartels and corruption, promising to seize stolen and illicit assets through national and international agencies. He also called for renewal to become the guiding principle of every Democrat.
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