The European Parliament,

A. having regard to the provisions of the Paris Charter, the

decisions of the CSCE bodies and its own earlier

resolutions on the observance of the human and political

rights of minorities in Europe,

B. whereas the Greek minority in Albania is officially

recognized in International Treaties and by the Albanian

Government itself,

C. whereas the organization 'Omonia' party, representing the

Greek minority, participated in the first free

parliamentary elections in Albania and five members were

elected to the Albanian parliament,

D. having regard to the commitments to human rights made by

the government of Tirana in order to be accepted as a full

member or as observer in many European organizations and,

in particular, the European Community,

1. Expresses its grave disquiet at the recent modifications

to the electoral law, which have resulted in the exclusion

of political minority organizations from the electoral

process;

2. Calls upon European Political Cooperation to make strong

representation to the Albanian Government and parliament,

to ensure that the new electoral law being drafted allows

political parties to form and operate freely without

discrimination against minorities;

3. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the

Council, the Commission, EPC, the governments of the Member

States and the Albanian Government.