Amid debates over the new Gender Equality Law and as it awaits the president’s decree, the Minister of Education, Mirela Kumbaro, has called for greater clarity and accurate information about the law’s actual content.

“You should know that every legislative initiative carries a legal obligation — it is a political commitment we have — to align with European directives that regulate democratic life in our countries. The same applies to this law,” said the minister.

Kumbaro also responded to concerns raised by various groups regarding the possible impact of the law on the education system and children’s literature.

“Take the time to read the law. All our school curricula are publicly available; they go through a long process of discussion and teacher training. That’s why it’s important to communicate the right message to parents, classrooms, and teachers before throwing out distractions, as some actors have tried to do,” she stated.

The Gender Equality Law was approved in Parliament with 77 votes in favor and aims to improve the legal framework for the equal treatment of citizens, in line with European standards.