“There is no mechanism for the data investigation. Then, there is the algorithm that creates addiction or commitment to these platforms. It distracts the users who do not have the opportunity to use our brains creatively. The government took the decision after analyzing data and receiving information from parents. I say, there is a certain limit and I believe, i.e. Albania, the government, has come to the conclusion that this limit has been reached and is about to exceed,” said Imeraj.

According to the director of the Agency for Innovation and Excellence, it would be better for Albanians to find other ways on alternative platforms such as Facebook or Instagram to create their own profile and content.

“In regard to TikTok, the management company is located in China. I have also seen some videos that say it is in Singapore. In many countries, including the US and Canada, the governments have seen that these platforms pose a risk to the distribution of national security data, making this one of the main reasons in taking this decision. India has already banned TikTok”, she said.

For expert Imeraj, if the platforms are used properly, without abuse, they do not create any problems for children or other age-groups.

“Thus, the Facebook was used successfully in President Obama’s victory. Social environments, when used regularly, are successful and yield success. These platforms must be accountable and this is the message given to them, to serve the citizens. With technology, you can do whatever you want. The people control the technology. The people who use innovation should use it positively, to empower economies, businesses, countries and people. There are opportunities and there are also examples of success”, said Imeraj. /r.e/p.s./

After hearing the relevant parties, the trial panel decided to reopen the judicial investigation, and accepted the additional evidence submitted by Imeraj.

The Independent Qualification Commission confirmed Prosecutor Imeraj in office in April 2021, on the grounds that she meets all the three criteria: legitimacy of wealth, purity of image and professionalism.

But, the International Monitoring Operation and the Public Commissioner demanded the dismissal of the Chief Prosecutor of Tirana, claiming that she does not meet any of the criteria.

At the April 1 hearing session, Imeraj requested reopening of the investigation, taking as evidence the acts in the file of the College, as well as the new acts referred by her in support of the allegations raised.

She also asked the College to address the relevant institutions to obtain the necessary additional information, as well as to call witnesses, as part of a full and in-depth investigation./r.e/p.s./