Democratic Party
Berisha escalates attacks on EU ambassador, blames “biased reporting” for positive progress report
Despite being publicly condemned just a day earlier for his remarks against the EU ambassador to Albania, Sali Berisha has doubled down with fresh accusations against Silvio Gonzato — this...
PM Edi Rama, EU Commissioner condemn Sali Berisha’s attack against EU ambassador over gender equality law
Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha has sparked widespread backlash following a controversial attack on EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato during a parliamentary session over a proposed gender equality law. Why is...
Trump’s campaign advisers earned over $1.6M from Albania’s opposition — and lost
A New York Times investigation has revealed that senior advisers from Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns were paid over $1.6 million by Albania’s Democratic Party (DP) to consult during the 2025...
PD backs comedian for Tirana mayor amid fracturing of opposition
The Democratic Party has officially endorsed popular comedy actor Florjan Binaj as its candidate for the upcoming partial local elections in Tirana, following days of uncertainty and internal disagreement. Binaj,...
Democrats still without candidates for local elections in Tirana and five other municipalities
The Democratic Party has yet to find its candidates for the November 9 local by-elections in Tirana, Vlora, Berat, Tepelenë, Mat, and Cërrik. After meeting on Saturday, the party’s leadership...
ABC News poll: Socialists lead, Democrats lose ground, undecided voters grow
A new ABC News survey shows the Socialist Party (SP) holding a clear lead in positive opinion ratings, while support for the Democratic Party (DP) has slipped since mid-May. Survey...
AMA data challenges claims of government control over media
Official data from the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) for the period August 1–31, 2025, reveals a striking contrast between political rhetoric and the actual media landscape. Why is this important: Despite...
Democratic Party demands parliamentary debate on government program
The parliamentary group of the Democratic Party (DP) has formally requested a motion with debate on the priorities announced in the government’s four-year program. Why is this important: The move comes...
Socialists and Democrats vote to dismiss Erion Veliaj as Mayor of Tirana
The Tirana Municipal Council voted to dismiss Mayor Erion Veliaj from office, with both the Socialist Party (SP) and the Democratic Party (DP) aligning on the decision. Veliaj has been...
Democratic MP Albana Vokshi faces anonymous corruption allegations filed with SPAK
Democratic Party MP Albana Vokshi has been reported to the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) for alleged corruption and money laundering in early September, in a case that mirrors the...