Reaction from the National and International Federation and Platform of Albanians for Identity, Unity, and National Unification

Reaction from the National and International Federation and Platform of Albanians for Identity, Unity, and National Unification (FPNIUBK)
Stuttgart, Germany

Public and Institutional Statement

Concerning the Provocative Action by the Municipality of Plav and the Discriminatory Treatment of Citizen Kaltrina Hoti – Urgent Appeal to the Governments of Kosovo, Albania, and Montenegro

The Federation and International Platform of Albanians for National Identity, Unity, and Unification (FPNIUBK), based in Stuttgart, Germany, expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation of the decision by the Municipality of Plav to place a road sign presenting the city of Peja (Kosovo) as part of Serbia.

"Highly provocative scenes from Montenegro on our Albanian lands – yet another defiant act that threatens our national identity and history."

This act constitutes a blatant political and ethnic provocation, seriously violating the sovereignty of the Republic of Kosovo and deeply offending the national dignity of Albanians in Montenegro and beyond. It poses a real threat of stirring ethnic tensions in the region and undermines peace and coexistence.

Full Support for Kaltrina Hoti

We express our unreserved support for Albanian citizen Kaltrina Hoti, who courageously raised her voice against this offensive and unacceptable act. Instead of being heard and respected, she has faced unfounded accusations of “inciting hatred,” a clear attempt by institutions to silence Albanian voices and suppress the legitimate concerns of a discriminated community.

Kaltrina Hoti today symbolizes the voice of all those Albanians in Montenegro who live under institutional pressure and cultural denial.

Call to Action for the Governments of Montenegro, Kosovo, and Albania

We publicly and firmly call upon:

• The Government of Montenegro: To immediately distance itself from this shameful act by the Municipality of Plav, take appropriate disciplinary action, and ensure that Albanian citizens are treated with equality and respect within Montenegrin institutions.
• The Governments of Kosovo and Albania: To issue an official and coordinated diplomatic and political reaction. The sovereignty of Kosovo must not be undermined through silence. The dignity and rights of Albanians in Montenegro must be actively defended.
• Albanian political representatives in Montenegro: We urge you not to remain passive. The people you represent expect you to defend their rights and their identity with courage and consistency.

Call for National Unity and Mobilization of the Albanian Diaspora and Intellectual Elite

We urge all Albanian intellectuals, creators, activists, entrepreneurs, and organizations across the Balkans and the diaspora to treat this not as an isolated incident, but as a symptom of a deeper political effort to marginalize Albanian identity and normalize discrimination.

Kaltrina Hoti must not be left alone. She stood for the truth — now we must stand with her.

Enough with silence. Enough with political sleepwalking.

We will not stop demanding dignity, equality, and the protection of the legitimate rights of Albanians across the region.
Kosovo’s sovereignty is non-negotiable. Albanian dignity is non-disputable.

Sincerely,
Federation and International Platform of Albanians for National Identity, Unity, and Unification (FPNIUBK)
Stuttgart, Germany
April 12, 2025