Albanian elections 2025
Edi Rama issues apology after controversial remark draws public reaction
As the May 11 election draws closer, Albania’s political campaign has entered a more intense and verbally confrontational phase. On Tuesday, during a campaign rally in Gjirokastër, in the south...
Sali Berisha outlines DP tourism program, promises wage support and legal reforms
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha presented several policy proposals for Albania’s tourism sector on Wednesday during a series of meetings with tourism operators. The opposition leader promised direct state support...
Chris LaCivita confirms role in DP campaign, distances himself from U.S. government
American political consultant Chris LaCivita has confirmed his role as the official strategist for Albania’s Democratic Party (DP) ahead of the May 11 elections. Speaking on TV Klan’s Opinion, LaCivita...
Clash between BKH agents and DP supporters marks most serious incident of the electoral campaign so far
A confrontation between agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (BKH) and supporters of the Democratic Party (DP) in Fier District has become the most serious incident in an otherwise...
Piepoli Poll: Socialist Party on track for fourth term as opposition support dips
Just one day before the official launch of Albania’s election campaign, a new Piepoli Institute poll commissioned by Report TV shows the Socialist Party (SP) maintaining a strong lead, while...
OSCE Ambassador: Strong institutions essential to safeguard free and fair elections in Albania
Just days before the official launch of Albania’s election campaign, the OSCE Presence in Tirana and the General Prosecutor’s Office hosted a high-level roundtable on strengthening the role of prosecutors...
Lulzim Basha files criminal complaint against Berisha’s candidate in Durrës over alleged voter intimidation
The Euro-Atlantic Coalition, led by former Democratic Party leader Lulzim Basha, has filed a criminal complaint with SPAK (Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution) against Arjan Ndoja, a former prosecutor and current parliamentary...
Berisha registers election coalition just before deadline, offering key seats for allies
Just minutes before the deadline for coalition registration at midnight on March 3, the Democratic Party (DP), after lengthy negotiations with its allies, successfully registered its coalition with the Central...
Irregularities and disputes mark Democratic Party primaries
The Democratic Party (DP) held its primaries over the weekend to select candidates for the May 11 parliamentary elections. However, the process unfolded in chaos, with irregularities and, most notably,...
Democrats grant 7 safe seats to allies as coalition negotiations continue
At the final stretch before the March 3 deadline for coalition registration, the Democratic Party (DP) is working to finalize agreements with its traditional allies to present a united front...