The Shehaj-Balla Clash: Opposition figure reveals documents about the villa sold in Italy and makes strong accusations

The leader of the Opportunity Party, Agron Shehaj, has continued the exchange of retorts with Taulant Balla, the head of the Socialist parliamentary group, again responding to accusations about his transactions with real estate abroad.

The heated debate between the two political figures focused on a residence in Italy, which Shehaj declared he had sold for the amount of 15 million euros.

Balla publicly challenged him, urging him to set aside Sali Berisha and provide concrete explanations about the property’s status.

In his reaction, Taulant Balla mocked Shehaj for calling on Berisha in his defense, emphasizing that data from the Italian property register shows the villa still does not appear as sold. He called on him to clarify two figures: the initial purchase and the supposed sale.

Shehaj opposed this stance by publishing a series of documents that, according to him, prove exemplary transparency over all properties. He specified that the property in question was bought in 2019 for 2.9 million euros and that a year later he obtained authorization to erect a building of almost 500 square meters.

According to the posted documentation, during this reconstruction phase he invested at least another 4 million euros, transforming it into a luxury residential property. This entire property was finally sold for 15 million euros in 2025, a process that the Opportunity Party leader calls completely legal and verifiable by Italian authorities.

Referring to a second luxury property that Balla mentioned publicly days ago, Shehaj confirmed that he had bought it for 10 million euros and left open the possibility of a future sale for 25 million euros, depending on market conditions. If he did not reach a favorable agreement, he intended to keep it for personal use.

In a harsh accusatory tone, Shehaj said that his wealth is the product of honest work, putting this in complete contrast with politicians who, according to him, have enriched themselves by stealing from the poorest people in Europe. He invited his opponents to follow the example of absolute transparency, declaring that there is no reason to hide anything, because facing the law in Italy is harsh for anyone who breaks the rules.