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The State Commissioner, Ilirjan Celibashi, has listed some of the problems accompanying the election process in Albania.
At a table on the topic "Protection of electoral integrity in Albania", Celibashi said that political parties must guarantee that the candidates chosen to run in the May 14 local elections must be clean candidates, without criminal records.
According to Celibashi, choosing suitable candidates with records of breaking the law would lead to consequences such as corruption and nepotism.
"It is essential that the candidates who will be presented to the citizens are suitable individuals with integrity to serve the interests of the voters. A suitable candidate possesses the qualifications, skills and attributes necessary to hold public office, are individuals who have a proven track record of ethical conduct, integrity and respect for the rule of law. Someone who is able to make decisions to help and collaborate with constituents. The election of legally clean candidates is essential for the proper functioning of a democratic society. The election of unsuitable candidates with records of breaking the law, especially in the criminal one, can have serious consequences for the democratic process., he expressed.
Celibashi underlined that candidates who do not have the necessary skills to represent citizens by engaging in activities that contradict the law, would endanger the integrity of the elections and undermine their legitimacy.
According to Celibash, such individuals may use their state positions for personal gain, and engage in unethical practices and prioritize their own interests.
"This erodes public confidence in the electoral process and undermines the legitimacy of the elected government, both central and local. Violations or misuse of data can harm citizens and jeopardize the integrity of the electoral process. Using the data can lead to the creation of digital profiles of voters that can be used to target them with personalized political and electoral messages. This type of targeting can be intrusive and manipulative" , stated Celibashi.