Ervin Salianji
Internal dissent within Albania’s Democratic Party triggers renewed leadership tensions
A grassroots tour launched by two prominent Democratic Party figures – former MP Ervin Salianji and physician Ilir Alimehmeti – has exposed internal fault lines in Albania’s largest opposition force,...
Berisha threatens protests in September as Democratic Party rejects May 11 election results
The Democratic Party is gearing up for a tense autumn, with its leader Sali Berisha vowing to return to the streets in protest against what he calls a “narco-state” following...
Albanian Democratic Party MPs to protest at the European Parliament
On October 23, members of Albania’s Democratic Party (DP) will hold a protest in front of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. This marks the first time Albanian opposition deputies bring...
Albanian High Court rejects Democrat MP’s request to suspend prison sentence
The Albanian High Court has rejected a request from Democratic Party (DP) MP Ervin Salianji to suspend the execution of his one-year prison sentence. On Tuesday, the Court, upheld the...
Albanian Prime Minister meets opposition mayors mere hours after violent protests
Hours after Albania’s Democratic Party (DP) led a violent protest against him, Prime Minister Edi Rama met with mayors, including opposition members, to discuss local governance. The Prime Minister did...
Democratic Party denounces 73 Socialist MPs to SPAK for way they voted
In what looks as an act of revenge for charges filed against 23 Democrat MPs who ransacked Parliament and burned chairs two days ago, the Democratic Party (DP) has filed...
Sali Berisha declares opposition’s unyielding fight amid corruption charges and imprisonment of Salianji
Sali Berisha, leader of the Democratic Party, declared today that the opposition will not retreat and has committed to civil disobedience following the imprisonment of MP Ervin Salianji. In a...
Justice Minister warns opposition leaders of legal consequences of civil unrest
Albania’s Justice Minister, Ulsi Manja, issued a stern warning today, stating that anyone engaging in so-called acts of civil unrest, such as blocking roads, ports and airports, or damaging public...
Tirana Police files charges against opposition MPs following violent parliamentary session
The Tirana Police have officially filed a complaint with the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) against 23 opposition MPs following their involvement in acts of violence and...
Albanian opposition escalates tensions in Parliament with radical protests
The Democratic Party (PD) has intensified its strategy of obstructing parliamentary sessions. In a dramatic turn, opposition members set fire to chairs in the courtyard of Albania’s Parliament, protesting a...