Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha stated during a meeting with teachers this Wednesday that the Democratic Party, upon coming to power, will increase support for education in the country, as well as quadruple the budget for scientific research. 

In his speech, Berisha accused Prime Minister Rama of trying to destroy the university by giving it to crime bosses through PPPs and concessions. 

"A second major effort by faculty and students is vital to saving higher education. I guarantee you that DP will have the consolidation of higher education and scientific research at the center of the program. The budget no less than 5% for education, at least 4-folding the budget for scientific research and of course strong support for students, brain-gaining program activism. To consolidate the university as a powerful development center. Universities have been promoters of the development of a country or region. 

But why does he want to merge the university, after having his eye on public assets, he wants to give the universities a concession or PPP, he wants to send them into the hands of the mafia, so that the bosses of the mafia can come and take the university. I call on you to protect the interests of the universities. Together we must design an emergency for higher education. Albania is all in an emergency today", said Berisha.