May 11 elections
Strasbourg ruling throws cold water on SPAK’s pre-trial detention practices
In the midst of the escalating controversy surrounding the prosecution of Tirana’s Mayor Erion Veliaj, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has delivered a ruling that deals a serious...
University rector to appear before Socialist Parliamentary Group amid mass SPAK arrests
The Rector of the Agricultural University of Tirana, Fatbardh Sallaku, will appear before the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group on Tuesday at 9:00 AM, following 24 security measures issued by SPAK...
Special Court accused of editing transcript in Erion Veliaj case, raising new controversy
In a new headache for the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution (SPAK) and the Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) doubts have been publicly raised over whether the court manipulated...
CEC proposes simplified registration process for diaspora voters
The State Election Commissioner, Ilirjan Celibashi, has proposed a streamlined process to make voter registration easier for emigrants without a formal address in their name. The proposal would allow emigrants...
Electoral lists divide power between party leaders and voters in Albania’s upcoming elections
In Albania’s upcoming parliamentary elections on May 11, party leaders will play a decisive role in determining the fate of a significant portion of the candidates. Of the 140 parliamentary...
High rejection rate in diaspora voter registration process due to errors
In the first week of registering Albanian diaspora voters for the May 11 elections, a significant number of applications have been rejected. Out of over 42,000 applications, only 18,000 have...
Major Albanian parties agree on amendments to Electoral Code for diaspora voting
Albania’s two major political parties, the Socialists and Democrats, in coordination with the State Election Commissioner, have agreed on amendments to the Electoral Code that aim to ensure that votes...
ODIHR recommends observer team for Albania’s Parliamentary Elections
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has proposed a mission of 26 long-term observers and 300 short-term observers for Albania’s May 11 parliamentary elections. The team...
CEC prepares for diaspora voting: registration opens January 11
Albanian citizens living abroad can register to vote in the upcoming May 11 elections starting January 11, with the process open until March 11. Ilirjan Celibashi, the State Election Commissioner,...