Why this is important: The session confirmed that the post-election political divide remains raw. Democrats continued to reject the legitimacy of the May 11 vote, calling it a “farce,” while Socialists accused them of refusing to accept electoral reality and urged them to conduct internal reflection instead of disrupting parliamentary work.

Why this is important: The match, set for June 7 at the National Arena in Tirana, is not just a pivotal moment in the national team’s qualification journey—it’s also a high-stakes event requiring tight security and strict crowd control. Interest has reached record-breaking levels, underscoring both the sporting significance and sensitive political context of the Albania-Serbia rivalry.

Why this is important: The surge signals Albania’s ambitions to become a serious cultural destination. With international fans filling Tirana’s hotels, this weekend showed the tourism power of global music acts—and Albania’s growing ability to host them.

Why this is important: The session was the first face-to-face confrontation between the ruling Socialist majority—re-elected for another term—and a Democratic Party opposition still refusing to accept the election results. The meeting reaffirmed the deep political divide that will define the remaining weeks of this legislature.

Why this is important: This marks the fourth official PD appeal, underscoring the party’s ongoing refusal to recognize the election results. As the Socialist Party gains broader international recognition for its victory, these appeals reflect PD’s deepening political crisis and effort to challenge what it calls a rigged process.