Socialist Party
From controversy to revision: Albania retains binary gender definition in equality bill
A draft law on legal equality submitted to the Albanian Parliament initially proposed redefining gender in a way that would have allowed recognition beyond the traditional male-female binary. The proposal,...
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...
Rama launches de facto campaign for Tirana partial elections
Prime Minister Edi Rama has moved quickly after the Tirana Municipal Council voted to dismiss Mayor Erion Veliaj, saying too much time had already been lost leaving the capital “without...
Socialists and Democrats vote to dismiss Erion Veliaj as Mayor of Tirana
The Tirana Municipal Council voted to dismiss Mayor Erion Veliaj from office, with both the Socialist Party (SP) and the Democratic Party (DP) aligning on the decision. Veliaj has been...
Albanian parliament holds short session to approve government program and cabinet
Albania’s parliament held a much shorter-than-expected session on Thursday to present the government’s program and hold a confidence vote for the new cabinet. Why is this important: Although a 24...
Socialists present 55 page governing program for fourth mandate
The Socialist Party has unveiled a 55 page governing program outlining its priorities for the fourth Rama administration. The program, which Prime Minister Edi Rama will present to parliament on...
President signs decrees for Rama’s new cabinet and virtual minister
President Bajram Begaj has signed the decrees appointing Albania’s new cabinet ministers, just days after mandating Edi Rama to form his fourth government. The decrees cover 16 ministries and include...
Edi Rama unveils new cabinet
Prime Minister Edi Rama presented the 16 members of his fourth term cabinet during the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, four months after the May 11 elections. The new government will...