Albania politics
Constitutional Court ruling on Erion Veliaj made public, triggers debate over SPAK case and mayor’s continued detention
The Constitutional Court has formally reinstated Erion Veliaj as Mayor of Tirana, overturning both the government’s decision to dismiss him and President Bajram Begaj’s decree calling early elections. The full...
Sali Berisha: Court ruling exposes cracks in Rama’s majority
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha welcomed the Constitutional Court’s decision to reinstate Erion Veliaj, framing it as a political blow to Prime Minister Edi Rama and President Bajram Begaj. Berisha...
Constitutional Court overturns government decision, reinstates Erion Veliaj as Mayor of Tirana
Erion Veliaj has officially been reinstated as Mayor of Tirana following a ruling by Albania’s Constitutional Court, which overturned the government’s decision to remove him from office. Why is this...
Erion Veliaj appeals dismissal to Constitutional Court, election date for Tirana put on hold
Former Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj has filed an appeal with the Constitutional Court challenging the September 25 decision of the Council of Ministers that dismissed him from office. Why is...
Albanian Democratic Party appeals certification of May 11 elections in Electoral College
The Democratic Party filed an appeal today at the Electoral College against the Regulatory Commission’s decision to certify the results of the May 11 parliamentary elections. Why is this important: The...
SPAK sends Ilir Meta and Monika Kryemadhi to trial on corruption and money laundering charges
The Special Prosecution (SPAK) has sent former president Ilir Meta and MP Monika Kryemadhi to trial, announcing three charges against them: corruption, money laundering, and failure to declare assets. Why...
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...