Klan News & ABC News – Inner Workings in Greece/ Gjipali: Little chances for Beleri’s MEP Candidacy, 16 April 2024
During a recent interview on Klan News and ABC News, Gledis Gjipali, the Director of the European Movement in Albania, was invited to discuss the surprising development wherein the Greek Prime Minister nominated Fredi Beleri as a candidate for the European Parliament in the upcoming June elections. Gjipali conveyed an assessment indicating that Beleri’s prospects for securing a seat as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) might not be substantially favorable. This observation stems from the electoral framework in Greece for the European Parliament, characterized by an open list model. Under this system, each candidate needs a lot of support from their party to win, so Beleri needs strong backing to succeed. Gjipali stressed that achieving such support appears challenging, given the intricacies involved, thereby making it harder to predict accurately.
In the second segment of the interview, Gjipali touched upon the significance of Kosovo’s membership in the Council of Europe, explaining the voting mechanism, and outlining the pathway through which Kosovo could attain full membership rights. Membership within the Council of Europe is a fundamental requirement for Kosovo’s integration into the European Union, while also serving as an important step towards garnering recognition from other sovereign entities.