The VLEN coalition emphasizes that the use of the Albanian language is a fundamental right and a constitutional obligation. According to VLEN, any notification, warning or measure to citizens through the “Safe City” system must also be made in the Albanian language. The party warns that it will defend this principle with all legal and institutional means. In response, VLEN also criticized the current composition of the Constitutional Court.
“As legalists, we want to respect the normative principle that the decisions of the Constitutional Court are not commented on, especially not by political parties, because this can automatically be interpreted as political pressure. However, first of all as people, and then as a party, we cannot avoid the impression that this composition of the Constitutional Court resembles more a Yugoslav political elite than the highest judicial instance in the country. The use of the Albanian language is a fundamental human right and one of the fundamental values of the Constitution. State institutions have the obligation to guarantee the right of every citizen to be informed in his native language, including about the obligations that arise as a result of his actions or behavior. This also applies to the “Safe City” system. VALEN has been clear and remains unwavering in its position that when the state notifies, warns or punishes a citizen through this system, it has the duty to do so in the Albanian language as well. This is not a matter of political will, but a constitutional obligation and respect for a fundamental right. Precisely for "This, VLEN will defend this principle with all legal and institutional means, until its full implementation and without any dilemma," VLEN's response states.
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