Is Erion Veliaj's strong speech against Edi Rama a move to precede a possible dismissal from the leadership of the Socialist Party in Tirana?
This is one of the questions that arises after the strong stance of the mayor, who from detention in Fier has demanded Rama's removal from the leadership of the Socialist Party, and even the initiation of a no-confidence motion against him.
The speech comes just a few minutes before the meeting of the Socialist National Assembly, while Veliaj continues to formally hold the position of chairman of the Socialist Party in Tirana and that of political leader of the region, according to his latest statement.
"Edi Rama has been an important reformer of the Socialist Party. But I believe that today he has become the main obstacle to its reform," Veliaj declares.
The timing of this confrontation raises questions about whether Veliaj has decided to publicly oppose Rama ahead of a possible decision that could affect his party positions.
However, so far there is no public confirmation that the dismissal of Veliaj as chairman of the SP of Tirana is part of the Assembly's agenda.
Veliaj is no longer just seeking to protect his mandate in the Municipality of Tirana, but is directly challenging the political authority of Edi Rama at the head of the Socialists.
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