Balla, meeting with Albanians in Venice/ "Vote of the Diaspora, an important step for democracy"

2024-11-09 16:51:00, Politikë CNA

Balla, meeting with Albanians in Venice/ "Vote of the Diaspora, an

The Political Director of the SP for the Diaspora, Taulant Balla

The Political Director of the SP for the Diaspora, Taulant Balla, held an important meeting with the Albanian community in Venice, Italy.

In this meeting, Balla presented details on the new voting process for Albanians living abroad, underlining the important role that the diaspora can have in strengthening Albanian democracy.

"For the first time after 34 years, Albanian citizens in the diaspora will have the opportunity to vote in the Albanian elections, through a clear and verifiable process. And it is very important that each of you understand that this process will be preceded by a registration process. Any Albanian over the age of 18, with a passport or biometric identity card, will be able to register in advance through a portal dedicated by the Central Election Commission. The registration will be carried out in person, and the identity will be verified through a camera to ensure that the application is carried out by the person himself", said Balla.

The minister explained that, after verification, Albanian citizens in the diaspora will receive an envelope with the ballot, which they will use to vote in a safe and clear manner.

Balla, meeting with Albanians in Venice/ "Vote of the Diaspora, an

"The ballot comes according to the district where you were last registered. You had your place of residence in Tirana, you live in the Venice area, your ballot will come from Tirana," he explained.

Balla praised the contribution of Albanians in Venice, who have built a strong reputation and great respect from the local authorities.

"The truth is that this makes us proud when we meet the local authorities who speak with great respect for the Albanians, who have become an irreplaceable part of this community and an engine of the economy of one of the most touristic cities in the whole world," he emphasized. he.

In conclusion, the minister expressed the government's desire for a greater participation from the diaspora in the voting process, describing it as an important step towards strengthening Albanian democracy.

"We want the voice of our compatriots in the diaspora to be greater. The stronger Albanian democracy is, the bigger and more valuable your voice is," concluded Balla.