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Democracy, kidnapped by an illegitimate minority

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By Ilir Meta  At the heart of democracy is the vote, the right of every citizen to be elected and to be elected, political pluralism. Democracy means that every citizen decides for their own future. That every citizen has confidence in their role in democracy. That every citizen has the opportunity to influence decision-making. To make it transparent, through accountability at every local and national level. Democracy means that every citizen is equal before the law. Unfortunately, many of these principles and values, which are the pillars and heart of the democratic world, have been belittled in our country The…

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