Democratic Party
Albania’s 2025 budget faces opposition protests
Albania’s 2025 draft budget, the largest ever at 8.2 billion euro, is set for a marathon two-day parliamentary session on November 18-19. The opposition Democratic Party, which recently returned to Parliament after...
Trump victory ignites debate in Albania: who gains more – Rama or Berisha?
Since Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S., an intense debate has erupted in Albania about who stands to gain politically: Prime Minister Edi Rama or opposition leader Sali Berisha. The...
Opposition resumes protests in front of Tirana City Hall
The opposition in Albania resumed its protests in front of Tirana City Hall today. After many weeks of demonstrations, the gatherings have become almost ritualistic, attracting fewer participants each week...
Disruptions continue as Democratic Party returns to Albanian Parliament
The Democratic Party (DP) opposition returned to the Albanian Parliament today, following a ruling by the Administrative Court that annulled the suspension of several MPs involved in the altercations and...
Administrative Court reverses decision to expel Democratic Party MPs from Parliament
The Administrative Court has annulled the decision to expel Democratic Party MPs from Parliament following the unrest during the September 30th plenary session, when opposition representatives burned chairs outside the...
Democratic Party finally appoints political coordinator for diaspora
The Democratic Party has appointed former Speaker of Parliament Jozefina Topalli as the new political coordinator for the Albanian diaspora. This marks Topalli’s return to a prominent role within the...
Democrats end political boycott, return to Parliament for 2025 budget debate
The Democratic Party has decided to suspend its political boycott, referred to as “political disobedience,” and return to Parliament to participate in discussions on the 2025 draft budget. This move...
DP head of parliamentary group accuses government of corruption and mismanagement in 2025 budget
DP head of parliamentary group Gazment Bardhi issued strong accusations against the Albanian government, claiming that the 2024 budget is designed for personal enrichment rather than public welfare. Bardhi accused...
Democratic Party leader criticizes 2025 budget for ignoring citizens’ needs
The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, accused the government of neglecting citizens in the 2025 budget, as it does not include wage and pension increases. He announced that...
Democratic MP faces SPAK investigation over money laundering and asset concealment
Luan Baçi, a Democratic Party MP, has once again been summoned to the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) following a criminal complaint filed in February 2024 by...