How will the « gray » electorate vote?

In theory, political sciences define the gray electorate as part of the electorate that cannot choose between the opportunities offered, or which is indifferent.

But in Albania, what is the typology of the gray electorate? Political scientist Ermal Hasimja tells DW that Albania does not have accurate studies about this typology, « but it can be thought of with some certainty that the gray electorate is largely urban and better than average. »

« The economic independence of this electorate makes it less dependent on politics, » says Hasimja.

For Afrim Krasniqi, director of the Institute for Political Studies, « The Gray Electorate, according to studies, consists of 15-3% and has been actively participated in the elections when there were political rotations. » According to him, this electorate consists of people informed and aware of politics, so in many cases this electorate is rejected.

« I think part of this electorate in this election will be pushed to new parties. But the current campaign is somewhat negative. It does not create a climate that evokes confidence in the electoral process and encourage people to participate in the electoral process.

For Claude I, an engineer, this category in Albania has increased progressively. According to her, the reasons are the same as those for which young people are leaving the country.

« The programs of political parties that have the potential to enter parliament are not at all convincing. There is a lack of long -term perspective for the country. The vote has also lost its importance as long as it is freely bought in the market, » she says.

Whereas Krasniqi thinks that the gray electorate is penalized by the category completely opposite. « The more militants we have, as we currently have, political leaders are forced to nourish militants’ crowds and offer what militants want. They do not offer a strategy to educate militants, and as long as they use such discourse, the gray electorate feels penalized. »