CoE urges end to Albania's political stalemate
20/01/2010
STRASBOURG, France -- The Council of Europe (CoE) issued a report Tuesday (January 19th) that in part urged an end to the political crisis in Albania. The CoE said the contested June 2009 general elections should be investigated, as the opposition, including the Socialist Party (SP), has demanded. The council also urged the SP to end its months-long boycott of parliament and return to work. It added that the lack of dialogue has contributed to the deterioration of the political environment. The report will be discussed by the Parliamentary Assembly of the CoE next week. (Gazeta Start, Lajmifundit, Shekulli, Top Channel, Telegrafi, Balkan Web - 19/01/10)