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The divided opposition on May 9, Arlind Qori confirms his candidacy for the Municipality of Tirana

2026-11-11 21:33:16Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

The divided opposition on May 9, Arlind Qori confirms his candidacy for the

The chairman of the "Bashkë" Movement, Arlind Qori, has confirmed that he will be his political force's candidate for the Municipality of Tirana in the upcoming local elections, but stressed that the party's current priority is not local elections, but supporting citizen protests and aiming for early parliamentary elections.

Invited to the "Trialog" show on RTSH 24, Qori stated that his candidacy for Tirana is not a new political development, but a decision made long ago by the party's leadership structures.

"We have not done anything new and nothing unexpected. We made this decision a year ago, when early elections were called for the Municipality of Tirana. I came out at that time with a decision of the Coordination Council of the Together Movement, because that is how our statute is, and I said that I would be the candidate of the Together Movement for the Tirana elections. Of course, the elections were canceled, but I remain the candidate of the Together Movement," said Qori.

He explained that, despite the increased discussions surrounding his candidacy, the party's focus remains the political battle against the government.

"Despite the fact that my name is being mentioned more and more often, our priority is not the local elections today. Our priority is the protest. Supporting the civic protest, overthrowing the government and the possibility of having early parliamentary elections before the local elections. If we do not achieve this objective as a society, and not simply as the Together Movement, then yes, I will be the Together Movement's candidate for Tirana," he declared.

Qori said that running for mayor of the capital is an act of political responsibility, but also a risk for the leader of a party.

"The reason why I ran and will run for Tirana is also a kind of political responsibility. I did this in 2023, as soon as we were formed as a party. I believe that when a party leader runs for mayor, in addition to a great responsibility, it is also a political risk. Such a thing does not happen often," he said.

According to Qori, the result of such a race does not only affect the candidate, but the entire political force he represents.

"This is a decision that was supported by the Joint Movement and continues to be supported by it. I consider it not only a responsibility, but also a kind of political risk. If the party chairman does not do well in the elections, then this is a defeat not only for me, but also for the Joint Movement. So I also consider it an act of dedication and a political effort," he said.

During the interview, the leader of the "Bashke" Movement also announced that he does not intend to remain at the helm of the party for a long time and that he will not seek a new mandate in 2029.

"I am not an ordinary party chairman. I am a party chairman who has decided that in 2029 I will no longer be the chairman of the Lëvizja Bashkë. In 2029 it will be seven years since I have been chairman and I will not be a candidate in the next congress of the Lëvizja Bashkë for chairman," declared Qori.

He emphasized that, although the party has no statutory limits on leadership mandates, rotation should come as a result of political responsibility and the example set by leaders.

"We think it's human responsibility and the fact that someone has to lead politically by example. It's both an act of responsibility and a political example," he said.

Qori also spoke about his force's engagement in the protests against the government, saying that the party has put organizational activity on the back burner to focus on civic mobilization.

"We are contributors to the protest. We have practically suspended all party activities since June of this year until today. You do not see us holding meetings in districts or other political activities. We are fully involved in supporting the protest to the maximum of our energies and forces," he declared.

According to the leader of the Joint Movement, the protests are not related to an electoral strategy, but to the aim of bringing political change to the country.

"For us, the protest is not important because it is part of a campaign. For us, the protest is important because it can give us a golden opportunity: to overthrow a government, in my opinion illegitimate, without the state collapsing. In the last 35 years, only once has a government been overthrown and then a gunshot was fired. I very much hope that we have the opportunity to set an example that through citizen protests, the fall of a thoroughly corrupt and abusive government is possible, leaving a good precedent for the future," concluded Qori.


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