PASOK includes Albanians on the list, competing for the Greek and European Parliaments

 

 The parties of the Center-Left held the electoral congress in Athens. For the first time in the history of the modern Greece, in the upcoming local and European elections, PASOK has chosen to have Albanian emigrants who already have Greek citizenship on its lists.

"It's a milestone for all Albanians. After 30 years, the time has come for us to have the right to be elected and to choose. We are part of this historic moment. We must be aware of and participate and vote massively," Eda Gemi, who is a candidate for the European Parliament, said in an interview to Top Channel.

Eda Gemi

"It's a historic moment, as immigrants will vote their candidate. Be assured that I and the other candidates will be their voices," says Fatos Malaj, a candidate for the Greek parliament.

Fatos Malaj

Arjana Barjaba is another Albanian, which is part of the list of candidates for the city council of the Greek capital, Athens.

"I am happy to participate in the PASOK list in local elections, where I run for the Athens municipal council. It is a historic moment for Albanians, who are now able to vote. We need your support," says Arjana.

Arjana Barjaba

Only in the municipality of Athens it is estimated that there are more than 35,000 Albanian emigrants, while in Athens there are more than 120,000 Albanian citizens.

The Greek Right-Wing parties have accused the government of granting massive citizenship to foreigners, mostly Albanians, expecting that in the upcoming elections they will vote to the left.