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A "thumb" for power? US Embassy in Tirana sends strong message before elections: Don't let others talk about you

Politiko 2025-05-07 10:30:32

A "thumb" for power? US Embassy in Tirana sends strong message before

Just days before the May 11 elections, the US Embassy in Tirana has distributed another message to Albanian citizens: “Don’t let others talk about you. Your vote is yours alone. Vote without fear.”

The message, accompanied by an illustration of citizens waiting to vote, has been seen as a call for free and uninfluenced participation in the elections.

This embassy reaction comes in a tense political climate, where the opposition has accused the Socialist Party of putting pressure on the administration and citizens, while the majority insists on a regular and democratic process.

A "thumb" for power? US Embassy in Tirana sends strong message before

This is not the first time that the US Embassy has issued clear messages about respecting democratic standards in Albania, but the timing and content of this response make it particularly significant on this electoral eve.

We mention that the US embassy in Tirana two days ago published a message from US Vice President JD Vance.

Speaking about democracy, JD Vance states that 'we should not be afraid of our citizens'.

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" Believing in democracy means understanding that each of our citizens has wisdom and a voice. We must not be afraid of our citizens, even when they express views that disagree with those of their leaders." - United States Vice President JD Vance.

A "thumb" for power? US Embassy in Tirana sends strong message before

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