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Internal Democracy in Albanian Political Parties Shteti Web.org Shteti Instituti për Bashkëpunim dhe Zhvillim dhe Bashkëpunim për Instituti oeae http://www.fes.org.al Homepage: oeae http://www.fes.org.al Homepage: 00355 (0) 4 2273306 4 (0) 00355 Telefon: 00355 (0) 4 2250986 4 (0) Telefon: 00355 Tirana, Albania Tirana, P.O. Box 1418 Box P.O. 00355 (0) 4 2273306 4 (0) 00355 Rruga “Abdi Toptani”, Torre Drin, kati 3 kati Drin, Torre Toptani”, “Abdi Rruga Jonida Smaja – koordinatore e FES e koordinatore – Smaja Jonida Zyra e Tiranës e Zyra Geron Kamberi Geron Arbjan Mazniku Arbjan Telefon: 00355 (0) 4 2250986 4 (0) Telefon: 00355 Tidita Fshazi Tidita Alba Çela Alba Megi Llubani MSc Llubani Megi për të tashmen! të për Tirana, Albania Tirana, Mes besimit për të ardhmen dhe dyshimit dyshimit dhe ardhmen të për besimit Mes PERCEPTIME DHE REALITETE 2014 REALITETE DHE PERCEPTIME P.O. Box 1418 Box P.O. PERSPEKTIVA EVROPIANE E SHQIPËRISË: SHQIPËRISË: E EVROPIANE PERSPEKTIVA RINIA SHQIPTARE 2011 SHQIPTARE RINIA THE EUROPEANRINIA PERSPECTIVE SHQIPTARE OF ALBANIA: 2011 PERCEPTIONS AND REALITIES 2014 Mes besimit për të ardhmen dhe dyshimit Megi Llubani MScpër të tashmen! 3 kati Drin, Torre Toptani”, “Abdi Rruga Jonida Smaja – koordinatore e FES e koordinatore – Smaja Jonida Alba Çela Tiranës e Zyra Tidita Fshazi Arbjan Mazniku Geron Kamberi Geron Geron Kamberi Zyra e Tiranës Jonida Smaja – koordinatore e FES Rruga “Abdi Toptani”, Torre Drin, kati 3 P.O. Box 1418 Tirana, Albania Arbjan Mazniku Arbjan Telefon: 00355 (0) 4 2250986 00355 (0) 4 2273306 Homepage: http://www.fes.org.al Tidita Fshazi Tidita Alba Çela Alba Ardian Hackaj Ardian Afrim Krasniqi Afrim për të tashmen! të për Mes besimit për të ardhmen dhe dyshimit dyshimit dhe ardhmen të për besimit Mes Demokracia e brendshme në partitë politike shqiptare politike partitë në brendshme e Demokracia ALBANIANS AND THERINIA EUROPEAN SHQIPTARE SOCIAL MODEL 2011 SHQIPTARËT DHE MODELI SOCIAL EVROPIAN EVROPIAN SOCIAL MODELI DHE SHQIPTARËT RINIA SHQIPTARE 2011 SHQIPTARE RINIA Internal Democracy in Albanian Political Parties Mes besimit për të ardhmen dhe dyshimit për të tashmen! Afrim Krasniqi Ardian Hackaj Alba Çela Tidita Fshazi oeae http://www.fes.org.al Homepage: 00355 (0) 4 2273306 4 (0) 00355 Telefon: 00355 (0) 4 2250986 4 (0) Telefon: 00355 Arbjan Mazniku Tirana, Albania Tirana, P.O. Box 1418 Box P.O. Rruga “Abdi Toptani”, Torre Drin, kati 3 kati Drin, Torre Toptani”, “Abdi Rruga Jonida Smaja – koordinatore e FES e koordinatore – Smaja Jonida Zyra e Tiranës e Zyra Geron Kamberi Geron Geron Kamberi Arbjan Mazniku Arbjan Tidita Fshazi Tidita Zyra e Tiranës Çela Alba Jonida Smaja – koordinatore e FES Megi Llubani MSc Llubani Megi Rruga “Abdi Toptani”, Torre Drin, kati 3 tashmen! të për Mes besimit për të ardhmen dhe dyshimit dyshimit dhe ardhmen të për besimit Mes PERCEPTIONS AND REALITIES 2014 REALITIES AND PERCEPTIONS THE EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE OF ALBANIA: ALBANIA: OF PERSPECTIVE EUROPEAN THE P.O. Box 1418 2011 SHQIPTARE RINIA PERSPEKTIVARINIA EVROPIANE SHQIPTARE E SHQIPËRISË: 2011 PERCEPTIME DHE REALITETE 2014 Tirana, Albania Mes besimit për të ardhmen dhe dyshimit Megi Llubani MScpër të tashmen! Alba Çela Telefon: 00355 (0) 4 2250986 Tidita Fshazi Arbjan Mazniku Geron Kamberi Zyra e Tiranës Jonida Smaja – koordinatore e FES 00355 (0) 4 2273306 Rruga “Abdi Toptani”, Torre Drin, kati 3 P.O. Box 1418 Do plotesohet Tirana, Albania Telefon: 00355 (0) 4 2250986 00355 (0) 4 2273306 me barkodin Homepage: http://www.fes.org.al Homepage: http://www.fes.org.al perkates Instituti për Bashkëpunim dhe Zhvillim Shteti Web.org Internal Democracy in Albanian Politi cal Parti es ALBANIANS AND THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL MODEL Internal Democracy in Albanian Politi cal Parti es case study applied to Socialist Party, Democrati c Party and Socialist Movement for Integrati on 1 ALBANIANS AND THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL MODEL Published by: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Offi ce Tirana Rr. Abdi Toptani Torre Drin, Kati i 3-te Kutia Postare 1418 Tirane, Albania Authors: Afrim Krasniqi Ardian Hackaj Statistical treatment: Eduard Zaloshnja The opinions, fi ndings, conclusions and recommendations expressed in this publishing are of the respective authors and do not neccessarily represent those of Friedrich Ebert Foundation. Friedrich Ebert Foundtion’s publications cannot be used for commercial purposes without a prior written approval. 2 Internal Democracy in Albanian Politi cal Parti es The present study- Part of a set of studies about the actors in the Albanian democracy At the beginning of the year 2014 the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung brought into life, together with leading experts of six distinguished organizations and Think Tanks, a long term project. The aim of this project is to create and stimulate a political and social discussion in Albania about the EU Integration. A long-term Project in several stages The starting point of the contemplation was the perspective that Albania desires to be soon a full EU member, with an economic and social developed society. More than 80% of the population aims at this goal. To reach it Albania must fulfi l, inter alia, the minimum social standards of the EU ─ the so called European Social Model (ESM). These standards can only be reached if all involved parties of the society along with politics and administration act jointly, namely that they foster a trusting and cooperating relationship between each other. In order to become an EU member the requirements are high and can just be reached through the cooperation of all participating actors. On this regard, the long-term project was planned in several stages. They should overlap in time to interweave results from the discussions of the actors with the project work. From this point of view the project stays dynamic and is co-designed by those who are participating in the discussions. Starting point ─ the fi rst stage ─ was the assumption that a democratic, social and economic successful society can only develop if all actors act on the foundation of trust, democratically orientated and with the willingness to develop an active cooperation. If the cooperation occurs, the EU membership will be achieved easily. This is why all actors respectively were interviewed about their stands, engagement 3 ALBANIANS AND THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL MODEL and commitment the above mentioned principles and the other involved groups. In this manner three different studies were created. The fi rst stage: Studies about the main actors The fi rst study is based on a representative survey in the population, a fundamental actor for building up democratic relations. The second study is based on a survey with employees of the public administration in all levels of employment and in all regions - with the self-concept of the administration as a service provider for citizens and state. The third study enters uncharted territory. With the background knowledge that political parties are the backbone of democracy, members of all three main political parties represented in the parliament were interviewed regarding the present situation and about discussions within their parties. In spite of the fact that this survey cannot - because of self-evident reasons – base on representative data, nevertheless allows a clear view on the leading political protagonists. The second stage: Potential for similarities and oppositions The results of these studies are supposed to be seen in correlation with each other to shed light on potentials and shortcomings for a future interaction of these three main groups within democracy. In this discussion should be included the fi ndings of the public debate during the fi rst stage. To a certain extent a “Manual for Public Debate on Democracy in Albania” is supposed to be delivered. This working title hints that the working book delivers less answers and recommendations but rather poses questions and stimulates suggestions because the process between the actors is not limited by time. The process is a constantly dynamic one, where always new aspects come into play. 4 Internal Democracy in Albanian Politi cal Parti es The third stage: The public - lectures, debates and discussions Public debates and information events - based on the fi rst fi ndings - complete the project work. These events take also place to continuously include new stimulations and fi ndings in the project work. Altogether there will be debates in schools and universities as well as in the public media with representatives of all groups. Policy papers will equally contribute to the important political as well as social debate. This project path is already part of its objective: active involvement of all actors in one common discourse. It is not about fi nding quick solutions or just an exchange of statements, it rather aims at developing and building up reciprocal trust. Otherwise stated: this endeavour tries, with this genre of public debates, to ameliorate the rapport of actors - Politics, administration and citizens - and to be conducive for a more effi cient cooperation in the organization of a social and democratic society. The third stage is certainly organized in an open manner, time and content wise. The project is mainly activated by how far the named actors in this society are ready to get involved in the public with their claims and wishes, their visions and fears. From this point of view, the project will accompany the Albanian politics for a little while on their way to the EU and will support them. An inevitable component of a democratic debate is that this does not always work smoothly. But one thing always got confi rmed: the best friend of a positive development is a critical and constructive dialogue between the actors who have mutual respect for each other. 5 ALBANIANS AND THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL MODEL 6 Internal Democracy in Albanian Politi cal Parti es Table of contents Executive summary .................................................................................15 Introduction .............................................................................................19 I. INTERNAL DEMOCRACY: THEORETICAL PREMISES OF ITS BENEFITS AND IMPACT ON THE EFFICIENCY OF MODERN POLITICAL PARTIES ......................................
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