electoral reform
CEC awards seat to Xhuveli, but “Nisma Shqipëria Bëhet” implodes in mandate feud
The Central Election Commission (CEC) today confirmed Kleana Xhuveli—cousin of movement leader Adriatik Lapaj—as the rightful holder of the sole Tirana mandate won by the “Nisma Shqipëria Bëhet” coalition, a...
EU Ambassador calls for focus to shift to cooperation in parliament and electoral reform
The European Commission seems to consider Albania’s May 11 parliamentary elections a closed political chapter. According to EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato, attention must now shift to Parliament, where political forces...
EU hails Albania’s May 11 elections as transparent and well-managed, urges need for reform over ongoing concerns
The European Union has welcomed Albania’s May 11 parliamentary elections as calm, inclusive, and generally well-organized. In a joint statement, High Representative–Vice President Kaja Kallas and Commissioner for Enlargement Marta...
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...
New voting regulations approved for Albanian Diaspora voters
The Regulatory Commission of the Central Election Commission (CEC) has adopted new rules for the registration of overseas voters and the preparation of the electoral list, in preparation for the...