Albania politics

Parliamentary commissions reconvene after May 11 elections amid renewed political clashes

Albania’s parliamentary commissions resumed work for the first time since the May 11 elections, immediately reigniting partisan clashes between the ruling Socialists and the Democratic Party opposition. Why this is...

Infighting escalates in Democratic Party over vote theft allegations

The Democratic Party (DP) is facing a deepening internal crisis following the May 11 elections, as several of its top candidates openly accuse each other of manipulating vote counts —...

Tensions flare as Parliament reconvenes after May 11 election

Albania’s Parliament returned to session Thursday for the first time since the May 11 elections, reigniting political tensions as MPs resumed debate where they left off in March. Why this...

Defeated at home, DP turns to Washington with $6m lobbying push

The Democratic Party of Albania (DP), facing one of the worst electoral defeats in its history, has taken its complaints over the May 11 elections to Washington, through its high-profile...

“100 days in prison”: Veliaj says detention is unjust, vows to keep fighting

On the 100th day since his arrest, Erion Veliaj, Mayor of Tirana, issued a public message from prison, denouncing his continued detention as arbitrary and unjust. In a social media...
Sali Berisha, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Albania and Chris LaCivita, Democratic Party Campaign Manager.

In embarrassing moment for DP, Chris LaCivita laughs off Albania campaign in Guardian sting video

The American political strategist hired by Albania’s Democratic Party (DP), was caught on video laughing when asked about his role in the country’s election campaign. The footage, released by The...

Opposition appeals to Council of Europe over alleged government control of Tirana Municipality

The Opposition Group of Municipal Councilors in Tirana has formally requested the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe to intervene over what they describe as...

European Parliament to open regional contact office in Albania

The European Parliament has chosen Albania as the location for its new regional contact office for the Western Balkans. According to an official announcement, in the context of growing geopolitical...

Albanian political parties finalize candidate lists for May 11 elections

March 12 marks the deadline for submitting candidate lists for 53 political parties competing in the May 11 parliamentary elections. The parties are now in the final stages of assembling...

PM Rama meets Tirana Municipality staff, condemns gathering outside SPAK and pledges full support

Prime Minister Edi Rama held an unusual meeting with the entire staff of Tirana Municipality in Skanderbeg Square, reaffirming his support for their work in the capital while Mayor Erion...