Skopje, 18 July 2023 (MIA) – Two MPs have left DUI’s parliamentary group, confirmed the party’s whip, Arber Ademi, on Tuesday.

The two MPs in question are Izet Mexhiti, who announced the establishment of a new political movement on Monday, and Merita Kolçi-Koxhaxhiku, the two were also previously joined by Kastriot Rexhepi.

Asked if DUI’s parliamentary group is falling apart at a press conference Tuesday, Ademi clarified that only two MPs are from DUI’s list, while the third one, Kastriot Rexhepi acted as an independent MP and was a part of SDSM’s list. Ademi also voiced regret that they were informed about this through the media.

“We regret that we were informed through the media that two of our MPs have chosen this path. They were treated well by DUI, held high positions and institutional responsibility, while also being trusted by DUI to hold that institutional responsibility, so you will have to ask them about the reasons for their self-removal from DUI. However, nothing is changing in the majority, because this Government and its manifesto were elected in Parliament without these MPs. So we have the same number as before and during the forming of this Government. We only express regret over all this, and for the reasons why it is happening you’ll have to ask our colleagues,” said Ademi.

Asked if the parliamentary majority has enough MPs, Ademi said there are political parties in the opposition that would vote for a European perspective without any dilemmas or second thoughts. 

“Whether an MP is or isn’t a part of the parliamentary majority is a minor issue in comparison to the most significant strategic issue,” said Ademi.

Regarding the visit of the representatives of the Weimar Triangle, Ademi said they held a constructive meeting with the German, French and Polish ministers for Europe, and received clear messages.

“All messages were clear. If we want to stand against Russia, then we will vote for the constitutional changes. That was the main message. If we are not on Russia’s side, then we will vote for the amendments. Thereby opening the country’s path to membership within the European family and continuing the improvement of our country and society in several fields, which are also related to the negotiations process. So, we had direct messages like never before,” stressed Ademi.

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