George Soros accused by Albania's president
Jul 2, 2019 16:02:05 #
The president of Albania on Tuesday denounced municipal e******ns that took place on Sunday as a “farce,” accusing left-wing billionaire philanthropist George Soros of being involved in a “conspiracy”
Ilir Meta said Soros, something of a bogeyman among right-wing circles, was responsible for “a conspiracy aimed at totally capturing the state”, according to the English language website Balkan Insight. He offered no evidence to back up his claims.
During a press conference Tuesday, Meta reportedly said: “I do have some words about honored billionaire George Soros. I failed to listen carefully to [Hungarian Prime Minister] Viktor Orban in January 2000, when I was speaking with love about George Soros because t***h be told, he helped us when we were in opposition, and [Orban] told me: ‘Be aware because he is not that democratic and often conspires against democracy.”
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He also lashed out at the international community – including the U.S. and the European Union - calling on diplomats “to not become ridiculous and not play with our constitution”, according to Italian news agency Ansa.
Meta had previously tried to cancel Sunday’s e******ns, saying they would be undemocratic without the participation of Albania's opposition, which boycotted the v**e.
President Ilir Meta of Albania (left on Tuesday) accused left-wing billionaire George Soros of a plot aimed at destabilizing the country following municipal e******ns Sunday
President Ilir Meta of Albania (left on Tuesday) accused left-wing billionaire George Soros of a plot aimed at destabilizing the country following municipal e******ns Sunday (AP/Reuters)
But Prime Minister Edi Rama of the ruling Socialist Party ordered the e******ns for mayors and local council members held Sunday, and his party is expected to receive the most v**es by a significant margin. Preliminary results were expected Tuesday but were delayed.
The opposition has claimed that the low turnout — 21.6% — showed that Sunday's e******ns were unconstitutional and illegal. International observers said the lack of opposition participation meant that the v**e was held “with little regard for the interests of the e*****rate”.
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Meta has proposed new municipal and early general e******ns in October, but it is unlikely to be accepted by the Socialists.
Meta was elected president in 2017, but the Albanian parliament, which is controlled by the Socialists, has put him under investigation and is seeking to oust him.
Opposition center-right lawmakers relinquished their seats in parliament and have led protests since mid-February, accusing the government of corruption and v**e-rigging in previous e******ns. Rama and his party deny the allegations.
Hungarian-American financier Soros is a regular target of some right-wing circles thanks to his funding of left-wing causes across Europe and the U.S.
Hungary’s nationalist government last year passed a “Stop Soros” package to curtail his activities via his Open Society Foundations – including a measure making it illegal for non-governmental organizations to organize i*****l i*********n into the country.
Ilir Meta said Soros, something of a bogeyman among right-wing circles, was responsible for “a conspiracy aimed at totally capturing the state”, according to the English language website Balkan Insight. He offered no evidence to back up his claims.
During a press conference Tuesday, Meta reportedly said: “I do have some words about honored billionaire George Soros. I failed to listen carefully to [Hungarian Prime Minister] Viktor Orban in January 2000, when I was speaking with love about George Soros because t***h be told, he helped us when we were in opposition, and [Orban] told me: ‘Be aware because he is not that democratic and often conspires against democracy.”
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He also lashed out at the international community – including the U.S. and the European Union - calling on diplomats “to not become ridiculous and not play with our constitution”, according to Italian news agency Ansa.
Meta had previously tried to cancel Sunday’s e******ns, saying they would be undemocratic without the participation of Albania's opposition, which boycotted the v**e.
President Ilir Meta of Albania (left on Tuesday) accused left-wing billionaire George Soros of a plot aimed at destabilizing the country following municipal e******ns Sunday
President Ilir Meta of Albania (left on Tuesday) accused left-wing billionaire George Soros of a plot aimed at destabilizing the country following municipal e******ns Sunday (AP/Reuters)
But Prime Minister Edi Rama of the ruling Socialist Party ordered the e******ns for mayors and local council members held Sunday, and his party is expected to receive the most v**es by a significant margin. Preliminary results were expected Tuesday but were delayed.
The opposition has claimed that the low turnout — 21.6% — showed that Sunday's e******ns were unconstitutional and illegal. International observers said the lack of opposition participation meant that the v**e was held “with little regard for the interests of the e*****rate”.
GEORGE SOROS SAYS EUROPE FACES 'OBLIVION' AS RIGHT-WING PARTIES SET TO WIN BIG IN EUROPEAN E******N
Meta has proposed new municipal and early general e******ns in October, but it is unlikely to be accepted by the Socialists.
Meta was elected president in 2017, but the Albanian parliament, which is controlled by the Socialists, has put him under investigation and is seeking to oust him.
Opposition center-right lawmakers relinquished their seats in parliament and have led protests since mid-February, accusing the government of corruption and v**e-rigging in previous e******ns. Rama and his party deny the allegations.
Hungarian-American financier Soros is a regular target of some right-wing circles thanks to his funding of left-wing causes across Europe and the U.S.
Hungary’s nationalist government last year passed a “Stop Soros” package to curtail his activities via his Open Society Foundations – including a measure making it illegal for non-governmental organizations to organize i*****l i*********n into the country.
Jul 2, 2019 16:22:16 #
bmac32 wrote:
The president of Albania on Tuesday denounced muni... (show quote)
I have heard him say he is a god.
Jul 2, 2019 16:29:50 #
Just maybe he has met his match.
Tug484 wrote:
I have heard him say he is a god.
Jul 9, 2019 02:01:06 #
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