Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, has called on Albanians in Preševo, Bujanovac and Medveđa to participate in the Albanian National Council elections scheduled for tomorrow, November 8, in a post published on Facebook.
“Tomorrow, November 8, 37,759 Albanians registered on the Special Electoral Roll are eligible to vote for the Albanian National Council. Four electoral lists, comprising a total of 107 candidates, are competing for 29 seats in this representative body,” Kurti wrote.
In his post, Kurti highlighted that, after more than a decade operating with only 15 members, the Albanian National Council is returning to its full composition of 29 members, in accordance with the results of the 2022 population census.
“After more than a decade with only 15 members, the Albanian National Council is returning to its 29-member composition, thanks to the results of the 2022 population census. This is an important step forward for the representation of Albanians and the protection of their collective rights,” he emphasized.
Kurti also highlighted the Government of Kosovo’s continued support for Albanians in the Preševo Valley through educational textbooks, scholarships for school pupils and university students, as well as support for cultural initiatives.
“The Government of the Republic of Kosovo has been, and will continue to be, alongside Albanians in Preševo, Bujanovac and Medveđa through educational textbooks, scholarships for pupils and students, and support for culture and representative institutions,” Kurti stated.
Concluding his message, the Prime Minister urged citizens to exercise their democratic right to vote freely and in accordance with their personal convictions.
“Tomorrow, I encourage you to participate in the elections and exercise your democratic right to vote freely and according to your own convictions,” Kurti concluded.
