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Without profiling of political parties, democracy in Kosovo will not function (Koha Ditore)

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Brussels-based correspondent Augustin Palokaj argues in his opinion piece that “the elections in the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) proved that there is not that much pluralism in this party as initially thought and that ‘delegates’ vote according to their own personal interests. There is room for ‘new faces’ only if they don’t have any ideas and if they support the dominating group. The LDK, by helping the PDK [Democratic Party of Kosovo] to become a member of the European People’s Party, is heading toward creating a mega party with the PDK. Some could argue that party elections are an internal matter of every political party. But the worst thing is that without the profiling of political parties there can be no genuine democracy in Kosovo”. Palokaj also argues that the LDK and PDK have never been closer to one another. He notes that an eventual “mega political party” between the two would create political stability and ensure the full implementation of international demands, “but at the same time it will be left upon future generations to repair the damage inflicted on the development of democracy in Kosovo”.

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