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Albania extends vote right to foreign residents

Emigrants could represent up to 50% of electorate

19 February, 20:29

(ANSA) - TRIESTE - The Albanian Parliament has extended the right to vote to emigrants, allowing them to participate in the next year elections. Out of a total of 140 seats, 73 deputies were in favour, while 24 voted against. Emigrants could represent up to 50% of total voters in near future. It is estimated that over 1.5 million Albanians live abroad, while Albania's current population is around 2.8 million. (ANSA).

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