Why is it important

Both the Socialist Party and the Democratic Party view the diaspora vote as critical for determining the outcome of the 2025 parliamentary elections. For the first time, Albanian emigrants will be able to vote via mail from their host countries, making their participation pivotal.

Why is this significant

This initiative represents a shift in Albania’s management of public assets and will serve to revolutionize how public institutions operate by constructing new, purpose-built facilities that can accommodate the needs of a growing and modernizing public sector through partnerships with private businesses. The aim is to replace these outdated premises with modern, functional buildings that better align with Albania’s “2030 Vision.”

Why is this important

The EU and US are concerned that the new measures proposed by Serbia could escalate tensions in the already fragile northern Kosovo, where the Serbian minority has been resisting integration into Kosovo’s institutions