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2w ago

Edi Rama Secures Fourth Term as Albanian Prime Minister with 52.16% Vote

EU leaders welcome Rama's victory but stress the need for democratic reforms following allegations of electoral irregularities.

Le Premier ministre albanais Edi Rama, leader du Parti socialiste, vote lors des élections parlementaires à Tirana, en Albanie, le 11 mai 2025.
Le Premier ministre socialiste sortant Edi Rama a remporté un quatrième mandat inédit à la tête de l’Albanie, selon les résultats officiels publiés ce mardi à minuit.
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Overview

  • Edi Rama's Socialist Party officially won 52.16% of the vote in Albania's May 11 legislative elections, securing an unprecedented fourth term.
  • Voter turnout was reported at approximately 42%, with first-time diaspora voting showing early support for Rama.
  • The OSCE/ODIHR raised concerns about voter intimidation, misuse of public resources, and violations of the social media code of conduct during the election.
  • EU leaders acknowledged the election as progress but emphasized the importance of institutional reforms for Albania's EU accession process.
  • Both leading candidates, Rama and opposition leader Sali Berisha, face allegations of corruption, with Berisha under U.S. and U.K. sanctions.