The EU ambassador ignores Veliaj/ He does not mention him in the statement about the College of Europe

2024-09-07 17:52:00, Aktualitet CNA

The EU ambassador ignores Veliaj/ He does not mention him in the statement about

Erion Veliaj, the mayor of Tirana

Yesterday, the opening ceremony of the College of Europe took place in Tirana.

A scandalous fact was the participation in the ceremony of Erion Veliaj, the mayor of the thieving directors of the Municipality of Tirana, who are involved in scandals and corruption.

The Minister of Education, Ogerta Manastirliu, the EU ambassador, Silvio Gonzato and the rector of the college, Federica Mogerini, were also invited to the ceremony.

Erion Veliaj, the mayor of Tirana

CNA also published a note on this matter, where it raised the question of how the European Union could sit at a table with Veliaj, the head of an organization of thieves. ( Read here )

One day after the opening of the College of Europe, the EU embassy published a statement by diplomat Silvio Gonzato. The ambassador, in his statement, does not mention the mayor Erion Veliaj at all.

Gonzato ignored the fact that Veliaj was present at the meeting and did not give him any attribution.

EU Ambassador, Silvio Gonzato, at the College of Europe ceremony

"Yesterday we officially welcomed the 32 students of the campus of the College of Europe in Tirana. They are the future EU, an EU in which the countries of this region belong. This diverse generation, representing 21 European countries, will help build the bridges we need for a stronger and more united Europe.

The presence of the College of Europe in Tirana is a joint effort with the EU member states and the Albanian authorities, making facilities available and offering scholarships to allow students from different backgrounds to start this learning journey. Many of them will probably play a key role in their countries' transition to the final steps of EU membership. I told the students to embrace this unique opportunity to learn more about the EU, create a community and explore Albania and its wonderful people! The European Union is here!", said the statement of the EU ambassador, Silvio Gonzato.

Regarding the presence of Veliaj on the campus of the College of Europe, there was also a protest by the young people, who said that a thief like Veliaj cannot be an example for excellent students.

Also, there were a number of reactions on the network from some public people such as Genc Pollo and Taulant Muka and others, who opposed the participation of the head of the thief directors in the ceremony./ CNA