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  "path": "/2026/05/21/berishas-one-man-contest-for-albanian-opposition-leadership-risks-dooming-party/bi/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-21T05:46:56.000Z",
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  "textContent": "The Democratic Party has barred all rivals to Sali Berisha from its leadership contest this week – cementing his grip on the party but also, critics warn, undermining its credibility.",
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