The Democratic Party Assembly approved this Saturday, with the unanimous votes of the delegates, changes to the party's Statute, which bring several important innovations in its internal organization, political representation and structural functioning.
The voted changes aim to strengthen representation and increase internal democracy, including both the Albanian Diaspora and women and girls in decision-making structures.
According to the Assembly's decision, the main innovations include:
Strengthening the Albanian Diaspora and its real political representation, with 15% representation on the lists and in the party's governing bodies.
Increasing the representation of women and girls from 30% to 40% in the structures of the Democratic Party.
Establishing the Candidacy Selection Commission for deputies and mayors, as an autonomous structure before the primaries process.
Improving the basic organization of the party, including group sections and sub-branches, as well as strengthening the role of the College of Group Section Chairmen.
Strengthening relations between party branches and local elected officials in municipal councils.
Recognizing equal status for all partner organizations of the DP, while respecting the history of the establishment of the Democratic Party of Albania.
Protecting the personal data of party members.
Clarifying the rules for dismissing branch chairmen, guaranteeing greater security and stability in office.