Albania had a historic election, with Prime Minister Edi Rama seeking a fourth term and promising the country’s integration into the European Union. Rama, Albania’s longest-serving democratic leader, gained a substantial majority with the Socialist Party, putting the country on track to join the European Union by 2030.
With nearly 85% of votes counted, the Socialist Party is expected to win over 82 seats in Albania’s 140-seat parliament, much exceeding the 71 required for a majority.
Rama’s pro-EU stance was crucial to his campaign, and he remains optimistic about Albania’s future in the EU, despite opposition obstacles. The Democratic Party, led by Sali Berisha, accused the Socialists of exploiting state resources to influence the election, which Rama denounced as baseless and absurd.
Rama’s major focus is on Albania’s EU goals, which he discussed with European leaders ahead of the European Political Community summit in Tirana, which will bring together leaders from all around Europe, including Ukraine’s President Zelensky.
Despite the opposition party’s allegations of election irregularities, Rama continues to celebrate his victory, emphasising the public’s desire for reform. He remains resolute in his quest to push Albania closer to EU membership, promising to achieve this goal within five years.
