Vangelis Dule, ethnic Greek minority MP of theAlbanian Parliament and President of the PBDNJ
The president of the Unity for Human Rights Party (PBDNJ) and Member of the Albanian Parliament, Vangelis Dule, a prominent representative of the ethnic Greek minority, strongly criticized the government of Edi Rama during a recent interview with the Albanian news outlet News24. Dule claimed that political relations between Albania and Greece have hit one of their coldest points in recent history.
He emphasized that while the historical ties and everyday connections between the two populations remain uniquely close, the political climate has severely deteriorated. As he pointedly remarked, "there are no closer relations than those between Greeks and Albanians," while simultaneously accusing Rama of fabricating artificial tensions solely to fuel his domestic political agenda.
Turning his focus to Albania's integration into the European Union, Dule expressed serious reservations regarding how the current administration manages the accession process. He argued that genuine integration demands strict adherence to European laws and democratic institutions, rather than superficial communication strategies and political spectacles.
Dule warned that continuous delays in critical reforms risk costing Albania yet another vital opportunity on its path to EU membership unless the government makes a serious alignment with European standards.
He emphasized that while the historical ties and everyday connections between the two populations remain uniquely close, the political climate has severely deteriorated. As he pointedly remarked, "there are no closer relations than those between Greeks and Albanians," while simultaneously accusing Rama of fabricating artificial tensions solely to fuel his domestic political agenda.
Turning his focus to Albania's integration into the European Union, Dule expressed serious reservations regarding how the current administration manages the accession process. He argued that genuine integration demands strict adherence to European laws and democratic institutions, rather than superficial communication strategies and political spectacles.
Dule warned that continuous delays in critical reforms risk costing Albania yet another vital opportunity on its path to EU membership unless the government makes a serious alignment with European standards.
Video in Albanian with Greek subtitles
This interview on Albania's News24, hosted by Ola Bruko, comes at a critical moment as Greek-Albanian relations dominate the country's public debate. Key issues regarding foreign policy, Albania's European perspective, and the rights of the Greek National Minority remain unresolved and deeply sensitive.
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HCRI; PBDNJ; NEWS24
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