Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced the possibility of constitutional amendments, inviting the opposition to cooperate on reforms that would include reducing the number of members of parliament from 140 to 100.
Despite the opposition calling for protests demanding his resignation and the establishment of a technical government, Rama extended an offer of political cooperation, stressing the need for broad constitutional reform.
“We should consider establishing an initiative group for constitutional changes. Albania currently has a parliament of 140 members, but it could very well function with 100,” Rama said.
He emphasized that constitutional reform goes far beyond electoral reform, requiring expertise, time, commitment, and institutional resources.
“This is much more than an electoral reform. It requires space, engagement, and resources. The ambition should be that by the end of this mandate, we pass a constitutional reform,” Rama added.
The prime minister also highlighted plans to expand the use of technology within parliamentary operations, including the transformation of the parliamentary television channel.
“I believe the parliamentary channel on Albanian television should become a true parliamentary channel, not merely a live broadcast of sessions. Many countries have one, and we should have one as well,” Rama stated.
According to him, this initiative would be implemented under the supervision of the Presidency of the Assembly, with mandatory participation from opposition representatives, ensuring institutional balance.
