Democratic Party
Special Court upholds house arrest for Sali Berisha son-in-law
The Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime rejected Jamarbër Malltezi’s request to lift the house arrest measure imposed on him. The same judge that lifted his father-in-law, Sali Berisha’s...
Venice Commission opinion sparks renewed political debate over Socialist MP’s mandate
The Venice Commission on Tuesday released its opinion regarding questions posed by the Albanian Speaker of Parliament about the constitutional principles in contention over MP Olta Xhaçka’s mandate. The query...
Democratic Party promises debt forgiveness for vulnerable groups ahead of 2025 elections
The Democratic Party of Albania, in opposition for 12 years, has announced a key electoral promise ahead of the May 11, 2025, parliamentary elections. The party has pledged to forgive...
Albanian President sets May 11 as date for 2025 parliamentary elections
President Bajram Begaj has officially decreed May 11, 2025, as the date for Albania’s parliamentary elections. The decision aligns with the Electoral Code, which stipulates that elections should take place...
Albanian Parliament approves 2025 state budget
The Albanian Parliament has approved the 2025 state budget, passing it article by article with 75 votes from the Socialist majority and 24 votes against from the Democratic opposition. Despite...
Berisha downplays accusations of links to Elbasan gang by DP parliamentary group chief as “political declarations”
On his first day back in Parliament after 11 months under house arrest, Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha was asked by journalists about past accusations of collaborating with the Elbasan...
SPAK sends Democratic Party MP to trial for non-declaration of assets
The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has concluded its investigation into Democratic Party MP Asllan Dogjani, accusing him of failing to declare his assets. The case has...
Democrats demand inquiry over €110 million arbitration payment to Becchetti
The Democratic Party (DP) has requested an urgent interpellation with Prime Minister Edi Rama over the alleged €110 million payment to Italian businessman Francesco Becchetti. The opposition claims the payment...
Albanian Democrats call for inquiry into Durrës Port project
The Democratic Party (DP) has announced plans to request a parliamentary inquiry into the Durrës Port redevelopment project, claiming it will waste €1.3 billion and devastate the public interest. Deputy...
Democratic Party files second corruption complaint against Deputy PM
The Democratic Party (DP) has submitted a second complaint to the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) against Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Belinda...