The Democratic Union for Integration (DUI) announced that its request to remove Albanian names from streets in Tetovo was formally submitted to the Constitutional Court in March 2025. The DUI characterized this action as a significant detriment to the identity and dignity of the Albanian community. Furthermore, the DUI criticized VLEN for its perceived failure to initiate necessary legal measures intended to safeguard the 2007 decision regarding street naming.
The DUI specifically challenged VLEN’s argument that the decision pertaining to street naming in Gjoja was not legally operative, labeling it as the most tenuous and unstable claim. The party asserted that VLEN could not evade responsibility, pointing to its five-year tenure governing Tetovo. The DUI highlighted the involvement of VLEN’s Vice Chairman, who concurrently heads the Municipality, noting his participation in the central government during the specified period.
These statements underscore a continued political dispute regarding ethnic representation in public spaces. The focus remains on the legal status of street names within the municipality, with the DUI leveraging the Constitutional Court process to challenge the current naming conventions enforced by VLEN. The disagreement centers on the legal enforceability of previous decisions concerning the naming of public thoroughfares.
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