politics

Democrats still without candidates for local elections in Tirana and five other municipalities

The Democratic Party has yet to find its candidates for the November 9 local by-elections in Tirana, Vlora, Berat, Tepelenë, Mat, and Cërrik. After meeting on Saturday, the party’s leadership...

Erion Braçe on Veliaj case: Only the Constitutional Court’s decision should be respected

Socialist MP Erion Braçe, one of the most respected voices within the ruling majority and known for openly denouncing even his own party’s mistakes, criticized the procedures that led to...

ABC News poll: Socialists lead, Democrats lose ground, undecided voters grow

A new ABC News survey shows the Socialist Party (SP) holding a clear lead in positive opinion ratings, while support for the Democratic Party (DP) has slipped since mid-May. Survey...

AMA data challenges claims of government control over media

Official data from the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) for the period August 1–31, 2025, reveals a striking contrast between political rhetoric and the actual media landscape. Why is this important: Despite...

CEC certification clears final hurdle; single Nisma mandate awarded to political newby

More than 100 days after the 11 May elections, Albania’s Electoral College reviewed the last appeal, enabling the Central Election Commission (CEC) to finalize results. The CEC’s decision assigns the...