Sali Berisha meets German CDU officials to criticize Albania's government

Democratic Party chairman Sali Berisha visited Berlin, attending the jubilee event of the SME Parliamentary Circle of the CDU/CSU group in the Bundestag. He held meetings with senior CDU members and other political figures, thanking them for their support of the Democratic Party and the Albanian opposition. Berisha warned his German interlocutors about what he described as a severe crisis in Albania under Prime Minister Edi Rama, citing large‑scale protests, alleged autocratic rule, and a “narco‑government.” He also thanked diaspora representatives for their hospitality during his stay.

The visit underscores the opposition’s effort to garner international backing amid escalating domestic tensions in Albania.