Albania Elections 2025
Berisha denounces May 11 vote as a “farce” amid mounting pressure over defeat
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha held a press conference today, branding the May 11 elections “the most shameful farce in the history of Albanian democracy.” But behind the accusations, Berisha...
Albanian opposition rejects May 11 elections, launches protest during EPC Summit
On the same day European leaders gathered in Tirana for the European Political Community Summit, Albania’s opposition began its protest campaign, rejecting the results of the May 11 parliamentary elections....
As Berisha cries foul, world leaders endorse Albania’s elections and flock to Tirana for EU summit
As Sali Berisha continues to claim Albania’s May 11 elections were rigged and prepares a domestic and international campaign to discredit the results, the world is offering a starkly different...
Rama tells international media his election win is a mandate for EU path: “We are beyond an absolute majority”
In a series of interviews with international media following his sweeping May 11 election victory, Prime Minister Edi Rama presented his fourth consecutive term as a historic mandate to push...
First signs of tension inside DP as vote counts expose rift between leadership and base
The Democratic Party (DP) is showing early signs of internal strain after preliminary results from the May 11 elections revealed a stark disconnect between the party’s voter base and its...
SP secures 83 seats after Vlora win, DP loses ground in Tirana
The Socialist Party (SP) has again clinched its 83rd mandate in the 2025 parliamentary elections after securing a ninth seat in Vlora, reaffirming its dominant position nationally. Meanwhile, the Democratic...
Meloni and Zelensky first leaders to congratulate Rama on victory, praise Albania’s role in Europe and global affairs
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have congratulated Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on his victory in the May 11 parliamentary elections, reaffirming their support for...
EU hails Albania’s May 11 elections as transparent and well-managed, urges need for reform over ongoing concerns
The European Union has welcomed Albania’s May 11 parliamentary elections as calm, inclusive, and generally well-organized. In a joint statement, High Representative–Vice President Kaja Kallas and Commissioner for Enlargement Marta...
EU Delegation in Albania denies Berisha’s claims of meddling in OSCE/ODIHR election report
The European Union Delegation in Tirana has categorically denied claims made by opposition leader Sali Berisha and his affiliated media outlet Syri.net, which alleged that EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato intervened...
Berisha refuses to concede defeat, calls for protests, as Socialists secure fourth term in landslide 2025 victory
As Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election results neared finalization, Sali Berisha held a press conference refusing to recognize the outcome, despite a crushing defeat that saw his party lose over...