A Black-Red-Alliance for a New Albania or a Greater Albania?
Die Schwarz-Rote Allianz für ein neues oder ein Groß-Albanien?

Summary/Abstract: A new political party in Albania is presently attracting the attention in Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia. The Black-Red-Alliance (AK), named after the colours of the national Albanian flag, brings turmoil to the Albanian political landscape. The AK started its political life as a regular Albanian party in March 2012 by attacking all major politicians, as they failed in advancing Albania’s EU-integration process. AK presents itself as the new hope for all Albanians wherever they may live and meets a positive reaction. Moreover, it is especially the nationalistic demand for the unification of Albania and Kosovo that causes further major discussions in the Albanian public opinion. Is AK a real nationalistic danger in the southern Balkans or simply a new Albanian party looking for its electorate?

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