Albanian immigrant on CDU lists: I tell you about Merkel's victory

Kole Goka, the Albanian immigrant who was part of the CDU list in Hamburg, shared his impressions of Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory.

Although his name did not belong to the winners, it was his honor and privilege to be part of Chancellor Merkel's party policy.

In an exclusive interview for Hamburg's Ora News, Djogu said Merkel's victory was expected, despite a decline in elections 4 years ago.

He said Chancellor Merkel's policy would continue to support the Balkans, especially Albania.

The breast also pointed to his journey, from immigrants who had arrived in 1996, until his entry into politics.

Chole Tit interview given for Ora News

Tits: The elections won the CDU is clear, but with a loss of over 8% of voters.

How were your CDU and personal expectations?

Tits: Any man who joins the race to win that race, despite the expectations of the CDU, were not what we achieved. We thought we'd reach about 40%, we didn't get it. As for my expectations, I know. They were expected because I'm not in a very high place on the list. Anyway, I came from an immigrant who came here and managed to access the CDU Bundestag list, which is enough for me.

In your projection zone, how are they? Are we gonna have an Albanian in Bundestag?

Tits: No, I don't think so. As a backup player, I'm very pleased. A lot can happen in four years. Even after four years I'm here again, there's experience.

What causes the CDU to fall?

Tits: The first is the populism of some extremist parties, but to fight their populism you must speak openly to the people. So far, German politics has not spoken openly with the electorate, to tell you what are the reasons we need immigrants.

We saw Merkel smiling, in your approach this smile was genuine, or even the Chancellor himself may have been frustrated with that result.

Tits: She's very upset about that, but before the electorate has to come up in that form. I've posted a status for the CDU victory a few days ago and with some questions, that the next government programme will be very interlocked. One of them is maybe. Quick you say it, but I said it's time for her to find her successor.

Martin Schulz ruled out the possibility of creating the big coalition with the CDU, is it positive or negative news?

Tits: A grand coalition here in Germany for the next four years would damage the German economy. Germany needs a constructive opposition and not the opposition to leave it in the hands of extremists.

Was Social Democrat rejection of the CDU expected?

Tits: This is not a rejection. Refuse is when you put your hand out.

What party can CDU co-operate with under these conditions?

Tits: The CDU could be in coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party and the Green Party.

Do your programmes match these two political parties?

Tits: Political experts have had meetings before, even during the campaign. This was expected for us. The result was different, but the solution was this, the coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party and the Green Party.

After 60 years, the right extreme returns. What has affected this growth?

Tits: Four years ago this party competed for Bundestag, but did not reach the border. There is now an increase of 8.5%. I don't see any dramatic growth. Even this party represents the opinion of a German electorate. We should not hide in front of those who criticise German Chancellor politics. We have to go out in front of them.

Do you think Germany will continue to remain a supporter of Albania as it has so far been?

Tits: This German foreign policy is solid, it doesn't matter much if it's the left or the right. Chancellor Merkel's policy towards the Balkans, particularly towards Albania, is an unlimited policy of friendship and support.

Would we like to know more about your candidacy?

Tits: I arrived in Germany in 1996 as an immigrant and started that collusion of legal battles, battles of integration. But Albanians have never had a problem with integration, not only in Germany, but also in other countries.

What was the reason to lead to politics?

Tits: You need to get to such a status so that you can have time to get into politics. Politics in Germany differs with that in Albania. Here's something voluntary, it's something that's not based on interest, but on the basis of what you feel and what you think. And my Christian being... The CDU is a popular party that has a very broad programme.

How many Albanians are involved in German politics?

Tits: Most foreigners in Germany are on the left, there are also some Albanians on the tuk, but they are growing day and the image of Albanians is improving every day in Germany. In every meeting that I have, and when I have the opportunity to speak, the first word that I say to it is: I'm Albanian. I was born and raised in Albania.

How important would it be for Albanians to be represented in Germany's Bundestag?

Tits: To be represented in Bundestag is a remarkable achievement for each people. But we have to look at it patiently, Albanians living in Germany right now can be around 20,000.