Opposition MPs Meet NDI Director: “EU Integration Requires Functional Democracy”

Opposition MPs Ina Zhupa and Ivi Kaso meet today with Scott Bates. They discuss with the National Democratic Institute director for Europe.

Zhupa leads the discussion. She focuses on transparency. She pushes for inclusion. She demands stronger Parliament oversight. The MPs raise concerns. They highlight challenges facing the opposition. They say the opposition needs fair conditions to work.

They also discuss elections. They stress election standards. They support diaspora voting. They call for free and fair elections. They push for equal political competition. They call for stronger institutions.

They also talk about EU integration. Zhupa says integration requires more than technical reforms. It requires real democracy and rule of law. She stresses pluralism. She demands functional institutions.

Finally, Zhupa praises NDI. She says it supports Albania’s democracy and Parliament over the years.

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