On July 2, parliamentary proceedings generated more news from outside the chamber than inside it.
Protesters throwing eggs at MPs' cars, bloodied police officers and arrested protesters.
On the same day, the Democrats decided to boycott the plenary session, withdrawing even the few deputies who had initially entered the hall.
The DP requested that 4 legal initiatives be included in the agenda with an accelerated procedure: Draft law on the repeal of the investment package with special/strategic status; Draft law on the repeal of amendments to the law on protected areas; Draft law on the repeal of the "Mountains Package"; Draft law on the repeal of certain provisions in the law on cultural heritage.
In the absence of the opposition, the session lasted about two hours and the majority approved the initiatives on the agenda alone.
So far, nothing is unknown. But the real news is what happened as the DP fled to headquarters, and the cameras were in the yard to see how the protesters and police were bleeding each other.
In the case, Belinda Balluku entered the plenary hall and participated in the vote, renewing her mandate for another 6 months, at least until February 2, 2027, during which time she cannot be arrested because she has immunity, and also does not have to come to the Assembly to face the opposition.
She had last come to the Assembly on January 19, and if she did not appear for the vote by July 19, she would lose her mandate.
Balluku took advantage of the media distraction and also the opposition's brilliant idea for a boycott, to gain time and immunity.
Until then, she had been absent from the Assembly to avoid clashes with Democrats and other opposition members.
Thus, SPAK cannot approach him, even though it has sought to arrest him for a series of tender abuses. /vna.al