Albania Elections 2025
Edi Rama: EU negotiations must conclude by 2027 to safeguard justice reform from political reversal
The Prime Minister warns that both opposition and future Socialist leaders could undo key reforms without EU anchor Why is this important: Prime Minister Edi Rama is pushing for Albania’s...
European Parliament acknowledges Albania’s EU progress, stresses need for further reforms
The European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has recognized Albania’s progress in its EU accession process, particularly the opening of the first negotiation clusters. However, in the report presented by MEP...
Lamberto Zannier to lead OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission in Albania
As Albania approaches the May 11 elections, OSCE/ODIHR has begun its electoral observation mission. Lamberto Zannier, a seasoned diplomat, will lead the observer team, which will hold meetings with the...
Berisha appears at SPAK again, accuses prosecutors of “amnestying electoral crimes”
Former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha appeared once again at the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) on Monday, as part of his ongoing legal obligation to check in with authorities under...
Rama presents Tirana candidates, frames May 11 elections as defining moment for EU accession
Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced the Socialist Party (SP) candidates for the Tirana district, calling them the most representative lineup to date, including individuals from diverse age groups, genders, and...
EU Enlargement Commissioner in Tirana: Albania deserves the EU
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos visited Albania for the first time, meeting with Prime Minister Edi Rama. She expressed confidence that Albania could complete the technical process of EU...
Deadline closes for Albanian diaspora voter registration, 294,155 applications submitted
At midnight on Tuesday, the deadline for Albanians abroad to register for the May 11 elections officially ended. The Central Election Commission’s (KQZ) Regulatory Commission denied a request from two...
SPAK Chief defends electoral crime task force amid growing backlash
The head of the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK), Altin Dumani, responded to growing criticism and alarm over the agency’s newly launched Strategy for the Investigation and Prevention of Electoral Crimes....
Piepoli survey shows Socialist Party leading, DP struggles, new political forces show potential
With three months remaining until Albania’s May 11 parliamentary elections, a new survey by the Italian polling institute Piepoli, in collaboration with Report TV, has provided the first snapshot of...
SPAK implements strategy to investigate and prevent electoral crimes in 2025
The Special Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Prosecution (SPAK) has announced a comprehensive strategy to combat and prevent electoral crimes for Albania’s 2025 parliamentary elections. The measures, issued under the directive...