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Albanian Political Parties Sign Code of Conduct on Digital Campaigning Ahead of May 11 Parliamentary Election
As a step towards strengthening election integrity, the majority of political parties running for elections -- mainstream and new entrants -- have
Strengthening the Role of Albanian Parliament in Curbing Corruption
Corruption remains a major problem in Albania, hindering economic and social development. Addressing the ongoing issues requires a strong and proactive legislative body. Despite a robust legal framework for oversight, the parliament of Albania struggles to implement its anti-corruption legislation effectively. That is due to both a lack of political will and a weak oversight culture.
Albania: April 2021 Parliamentary Election Report
On April 25, voters in Albania went to the polls to elect members of parliament for the 2021-2025 term. According to preliminary results, Prime Minister Edi Rama’s Socialist Party (SP) earned 74 of 140 seats in parliament securing an unprecedented third consecutive term.
Voice of America - Interview with Robert Benjamin on the 2021 Albanian Parliamentary Election
In an interview with VOA, Robert Benjamin, Director for Central and Eastern Europe at the National Democratic Institute in the United States, said the allegations and disputes need to be thoroughly analyzed so that voters can be sure that their voices have been heard. In a conversation with his colleague Keida Kostreci, Mr.
Albania: NDI public opinion research reveals how to strengthen public engagement in politics.
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the Tirana-based Institute for Democracy and Mediation conducted polling and focus group research in Albania from June to September 2020 to gauge public opinion on the country’s political health using democracy benchmarks of public engagement, citizen participation in politics, government transparency, and social inclusion.
