Democratic Party

Democrat MP’s remarks fuel further suspicions of political bias in Veliaj’s arrest

A senior Democratic Party (DP) MP has inadvertently reignited concerns over political interference in the arrest of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj. Edi Paloka, a veteran DP figure, revealed during a...

Jorida Tabaku unveils Democrats’ economic plan, promises fiscal stability and fair competition

During the presentation of the Democratic Party’s (DP) economic program, MP Jorida Tabaku outlined a vision for a free, competitive, and transparent economy, emphasizing tax stability, the elimination of monopolies,...

Piepoli survey shows Socialist Party leading, DP struggles, new political forces show potential

With three months remaining until Albania’s May 11 parliamentary elections, a new survey by the Italian polling institute Piepoli, in collaboration with Report TV, has provided the first snapshot of...

Public reacts to Veliaj’s arrest: protests, online mobilization and political divide

Tirana has seen a wave of public reactions following the arrest of Mayor Erion Veliaj, with both vocal support and visible celebrations from his political opponents. While the Democratic Party...

Sali Berisha hires Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign consultant for May 11 elections

Chris LaCivita, the political consultant credited with Donald Trump’s successful 2024 U.S. presidential campaign, has been contracted by Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) to lead its campaign for the May 11...

Democrats calls “historic, largest ever” nationwide protest against Rama government

The Democratic Party (PD) has announced a nationwide protest this Saturday. Leader Sali Berisha has described it as the largest opposition demonstration to date, though he has withheld details about...

Hearing delayed for Socialist Lezha mayor as SPAK seeks case dismissal

The Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has postponed its hearing on the case of Pjerin Ndreu, Mayor of Lezha, to February 11th. The case involves a charge...

GJKKO orders SPAK to verify evidence in defamation case against DP parliamentary head

The Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has accepted a request to reopen the defamation case between Democratic Party parliamentary head Gazmend Bardhi and Edmond Sulaj, former police...

Internal tensions mount in Albania’s Democratic Party over candidate lists

Albania’s Democratic Party (DP) is facing escalating internal tensions over candidate lists for the upcoming May elections. With polls showing the ruling Socialist Party (SP) leading by double digits, the...

Albanian opposition Democrats demand diaspora Albanians be allowed to vote with foreign ID

The Democratic Party in Albania has announced it will condition its support for proposed electoral code changes, initiated by the Central Election Commission (CEC) and backed by the ruling Socialists,...