Politics and Government Politics and Government
Sun, May 11, 2025
[ Last Sunday ] - Yahoo Finance
Inside the Yahoo

Albanian election sees old rivals, new parties and an ambitious promise of European Union membership - WTOP News


Published on 2025-05-11 04:00:31 -
  Print publication without navigation

  • TIRANA, Albania (AP)
  • Prime Minister Edi Rama is seeking a fourth term as Albania's prime minister in a general election on Sunday, after taking on his political nemesis in a boisterous campaign

The Albanian parliamentary election on May 25, 2025, featured a contest between long-standing rivals, the Socialist Party led by Prime Minister Edi Rama and the Democratic Party, alongside the emergence of new political entities like the Together We Win coalition. The election was marked by significant voter turnout and was closely watched by international observers due to Albania's ongoing efforts to combat corruption and organized crime, key prerequisites for its ambition to join the European Union. Prime Minister Rama's campaign focused on his government's achievements in economic growth and infrastructure development, while promising continued progress towards EU membership. Conversely, the opposition criticized the ruling party for alleged corruption and failure to address social inequalities, with the Together We Win coalition advocating for a fresh approach to governance and reform. The outcome of this election is seen as crucial for Albania's future trajectory, particularly in relation to its EU accession aspirations.

Read the Full WTOP News Article at:
[ https://wtop.com/europe/2025/05/albanian-election-sees-old-rivals-new-parties-and-an-ambitious-promise-of-european-union-membership/ ]