Bardhi criticizes Balla over comments about Gahler: The attack is unacceptable and scandalous

Gazment Bardhi reacted to Taulant Balla’s comments about MEP Michael Gahler, describing them as unacceptable and scandalous.

The chairman of the Democratic Party’s Parliamentary Group criticized the language used against Gahler, who heads the European Parliament Delegation for the elections in Albania and serves as coordinator of the EPP parliamentary group.

Bardhi said the MEP’s appeal should be heard and treated seriously. According to him, it does not express merely a personal opinion, but also aligns with the position set out in the 2025 European Parliament Resolution.

He emphasized that free, fair, equal and democratic elections, as well as the fight against corruption and organized crime, are essential responsibilities for democracy and prerequisites for Albania’s progress toward European integration.

Bardhi concluded that European representatives who call for respect for democratic standards and the principles and values of the European Union cannot be intimidated or delegitimized.