Albania Elections 2025
Much anticipated McLaughlin & Associates survey confirms Socialist lead, dashes opposition conspiracy claims
A much-anticipated election survey by John McLaughlin—the pollster known for his work with Donald Trump and strategist Chris LaCivita—has reaffirmed the dominance of Albania’s ruling Socialist Party ahead of the...
Rama and Berisha both claim victory ahead of May 11 elections
With 25 days to go until Albania’s parliamentary elections, both Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader Sali Berisha are publicly confident their camp will win. Rama is seeking a...
Euronews Albania survey: Edi Rama’s Socialists seen as clear favorites ahead of May 11
A third Euronews Albania Eurobarometer national survey conducted between March 22 and April 3 confirms the dominant position of the Socialist Party (SP) ahead of Albania’s May 11 elections. A...
Socialist Party launches campaign with EU-themed rally and call for fourth mandate
The Socialist Party officially launched its election campaign at noon on Saturday, April 12, with a rally in Tirana’s Skanderbeg Square, where the twelve golden stars of the European Union...
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...