Tensions in the Albanian Parliament between the ruling majority and the opposition led to heated discussions and accusations. Debates peaked over the Territorial Reform report.

The opposition requested a 3-month extension of the commission’s deadline, but the majority was against it.

After strong tensions, the Democratic Party blocked the podium and parliamentary chaos led to a 5-minute break. The head of the Socialist Party parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, requested that the vote be taken directly without discussion.

Prime Minister Edi Rama was also present in the chamber after a long absence.

Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi moved the session directly to a vote, and with 84 votes in favor from the majority, the expert report prepared by the co-chair of the territorial reform, Arbion Mazniku, was approved.

The opposition did not participate in this vote, while debates in the chamber continue.

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A wave of tension swept through the Assembly hall as opposition lawmakers occupied the podium, halting proceedings. The deadlock emerged immediately after the session chair, Niko Peleshi, announced the closure of procedural discussions and moved to the presentation of the majority and opposition reports on the new administrative division.

As the situation escalated, Peleshi was forced to call another five-minute break to calm the atmosphere.

The session resumed a few minutes later and debates began, but not for long. The podium was seized again, bringing another immediate interruption.

Even after a new five-minute break, the session has restarted, but MP Boçi continues to block the speaking spot, preventing Arbian Mazniku from beginning his presentation.

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