As announced a few days earlier by Prime Minister Edi Rama, the Socialist Party's list of candidates for MPs had "new blood", part of which was selected by the "Deputy We Want" platform.
But a detailed analysis by A2 CNN shows that in the May 11th race for the next parliament, a full 22 MPs will be missing.
Among the names that stand out are those of Petro Koçi, Nasip Naço, Ilir Metaj, but also Paulin Stërkaj.
The full list of Socialist MPs who remained off the lists
Nasip Naco,
Petro Koci,
Clevis Xhoxhi,
Lavdrim Krashi,
Ilir Metaj,
Gerta Duraku,
Bujar Cela,
Eduard Ndreca,
Niko Kuri,
Anduel Tahiraj,
Paulin Sterkaj,
Hope Marnoi,
Laert Duraj,
Baftjar Zeqaj,
Mirela Pitushi,
Ismet Beqiraj,
Lindita Buxheli,
Tatiana Piro,
Ilir Topi,
Bardhyl Kollchaku,
Pranvera Resulaj,
Teuta Rama (A2 Televizion)