Democratic Party
U.S. reaffirms position on non-engagement with Sali Berisha
The United States has reiterated its stance of non-engagement with Sali Berisha or any individuals designated as non grata by the State Department. The announcement follows a meeting between the...
Report TV poll: Socialist Party maintains double digit lead
According to the monthly poll conducted by Report TV in collaboration with Eduard Zaloshnja, the Socialist Party (PS) would secure a fourth consecutive term if parliamentary elections were held today,...
Berisha announces “massive” protest for December 23
Sali Berisha, leader of the Democratic Party, announced a massive protest in Tirana on December 23, aimed at blocking the city from all directions. The announcement comes on the heels...
Sali Berisha claims he planned to retire from politics before “non grata” designation
Sali Berisha claimed for the first time in an interview in Opinion on TV Klan that he had planned to resign his parliamentary mandate at the start of the 2021...
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...