2025 Albanian parliamentary election

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2025 Albanian parliamentary election
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  2021 11 May 2025 Next  

All 140 seats in the Kuvendi
71 seats needed for a majority
Opinion polls
Registered3,713,897
Turnout44.83% (Decrease2.svg 1.46 pp) [1]
 First partySecond partyThird party
 
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Sali Berisha 2025.jpg
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Candidate Edi Rama Sali Berisha Adriatik Lapaj
Party PS PD LSHB
Alliance PSAMIE ASHM NISMASHB [a]
Leader's seat Tirana Tirana Tirana (lost)
Last election48.7%, 74 seats46.5%, 63 seatsNew party
Seats won83501
Seat changeIncrease2.svg 9Decrease2.svg 13Increase2.svg 1
Popular vote856,177529,35464,264
Percentage53.3%32.9%4.0%
SwingIncrease2.svg 4.6 ppDecrease2.svg 13.6 ppNew

 Fourth partyFifth partySixth party
 
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Agron Shehaj.jpg
Arlind Qori in 2023 (Cropped).jpg
Candidate Tom Doshi Agron Shehaj Arlind Qori
Party PSD PM LB
Leader's seat Shkodër Tirana Tirana (lost)
Last election2.3%, 3 seatsNew partyNew party
Seats won321
Seat changeSteady2.svg 0Increase2.svg 1 [b] Increase2.svg 1
Popular vote49,89048,99524,616
Percentage3.1%3.1%1.5%
SwingIncrease2.svg 0.8 ppNewNew

2025 Albania parliamentary election.svg
Results by administrative unit and county.

Prime Minister before election

Edi Rama
PS

Elected Prime Minister

Edi Rama
PS

Parliamentary elections were held in Albania on 11 May 2025 to elect the 140 members of Parliament. They resulted in a fourth consecutive victory for the ruling Socialist Party (PS) led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, [2] which increased its majority in parliament, with a promise of attaining European Union membership for Albania by 2030. [3] [4]

Contents

The elections took place against a backdrop of scandals during the party's previous term, including the arrest of Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj, [5] Kukës mayor Safet Gjici, [6] the incinerator scandal, [7] [8] and the 5D Affair. [9] [10] Opposition leader and leader of the Democratic Party Sali Berisha accused PS of pressure, fraud and vote-buying following the elections. [11] [12] Other allegations included vote buying through financial incentives and public sector jobs, [13] misuse of state resources, [14] and a patronage system in which PS activists monitored voters near polling stations. [15] [16]

OSCE's observation mission had a mixed reaction, saying the elections were competitive and well-run but lacked a level playing field including self-censorship by journalists, and a confrontational and polarizing campaign, with the two main political parties using divisive language and attempting to unduly influence voters. The elections were marked by widespread misuse of public resources and institutional power by the ruling party PS, while numerous reports of pressure on public employees and other voters as well as cases of intimidation were of concern. [17]

The elections also marked the first time that Albanian citizens living abroad were allowed to vote. [18]

Background

In the 2021 parliamentary elections, the Socialist Party (PS) won 74 of the 140 seats in the parliament, resulting in Edi Rama being re-elected as Prime Minister. The PD-AN alliance, which was led by the centre-right Democrats and added several smaller parties to its coalition in the 2021 election, increased their seat-share from 43 to 59 seats. [19] [20]

During the same period, President Ilir Meta faced widespread allegations of violating the constitution, particularly in his intervention in the electoral process and the overt partisan stance against the PS he adopted during the 2021 elections. [21] In June 2021, the parliament initiated impeachment proceedings against Meta, accusing him of undermining the neutrality of the presidency. [22] However, in February 2022, the constitutional court ruled that Meta's actions did not constitute a violation of the constitution. [23] [24]

Electoral system

The electoral system of Albania is constructed upon the principles defined in the constitution and the electoral code. As a parliamentary republic, Albania implements a regional proportional representation method that allocates seats in the parliament according to the proportion of votes garnered by political parties in a multi-party system. [25] [26] [27] The parliament is composed of 140 representatives with a term of four years. [26] The constitution codifies substantial democratic principles, stipulating that voting rights are equal, free, and conducted through secret ballot. [28] [29] All citizens of Albania, upon reaching the age of 18 and having not been deprived of voting rights, are permitted to participate in elections. [30] The electoral code also establishes comprehensive procedures for voter registration, ensuring that all eligible citizens can participate fully in the process. The allocation of representatives in the parliament is based on population size within 12 electoral districts, which correspond to the first-level administrative regions (counties) of Albania. [27] The D'Hondt method is employed for seat distribution to parties, contingent upon an electoral threshold of 1%. [27]

In the 2025 election, 46 seats were filled by politicians on closed lists and one-third of the politicians elected to the parliament needed to be women. [31]

Allocation of seats by county

#County2024 population [32] SeatsCh.
1 Berat 140,9567Steady2.svg
2 Dibër 107,1785Steady2.svg
3 Durrës 226,86314Steady2.svg
4 Elbasan 232,58014Steady2.svg
5 Fier 240,37716Steady2.svg
6 Gjirokastër 60,0134Steady2.svg
7 Korçë 173,09110Decrease2.svg 1
8 Kukës 61,9983Steady2.svg
9 Lezhë 99,3847Steady2.svg
10 Shkodër 154,47911Steady2.svg
11 Tirana 758,51337Increase2.svg 1
12 Vlorë 146,68112Steady2.svg

Election date

According to the constitution, parliamentary elections in Albania are required to be conducted no later than 60 days and no earlier than 30 days prior to the expiration of the parliament's mandate. [26] On 11 October 2024, commissioner Ilirjan Celibashi of the Komisioni Qendror i Zgjedhjeve (KQZ) recommended the period between 20 April and 11 May 2025, as the most appropriate timeframe for the upcoming parliamentary elections. [33] On 11 November 2024, President Bajram Begaj procedurally initiated consultations to determine the election date for the elections, inviting representatives from the Coalition for Reforms, Integration, and Consolidated Institutions (KRIIK) to the Presidenca . [34]

Following on 19 November, Begaj held the first round of consultations with leaders of smaller opposition parties, who proposed 4 May as the most suitable election date. [35] [36] This suggestion was made in light of the anticipated European Political Community Summit in Tirana on 9 May, with leaders arguing that holding elections before the summit would prevent potential electoral manipulation. [36] Begaj described the consultations as the beginning of a transparent and constructive electoral process. [36] He emphasised that the decision regarding the election date should be based on the best interests of voters, following a balanced, open debate with input from a wide range of political and institutional actors. [37] The Democratic Party declined to participate in consultations with Begaj. The Freedom Party accepted the invitation, with Tedi Blushi and Erisa Xhixho requesting that the President decree any election date permitted by the Electoral Code, except the one proposed by Taulant Balla of the Socialist Party. Basha refrained from proposing a specific date but emphasised that the primary focus should be on election standards rather than the date itself. [38] On 25 November, Begaj concluded the consultation process and highlighted the importance of the process, stating that the discussions were guided by the best interests of the voters rather than narrow political calculations. [39] [40] Conclusively, on 5 December, Begaj announced that the 2025 elections would be scheduled for 11 May 2025. [41] [42]

Amendments

On 26 July 2024, the parliament approved the amendments to the new electoral code, which included provisions for diaspora voting and the allocation of mandates. A significant focus centered on the formula employed for candidate lists, which was no longer entirely open; instead, one-third was designated as closed and subject to the discretion of the party leader, thereby exempting it from preferential voting. Furthermore, the new regulations stipulated that one out of every three candidates elected from the open list was required to be a woman, thereby reflecting a commitment to enhancing gender representation within the electoral framework. [43]

On 7 December 2024, the KQZ approved the allocation of electoral mandates and the creation of 93 electoral administration zones (ZAZ) for the 2025 elections. Municipalities with over 80,000 voters were divided into multiple ZAZs. [44] The KQZ also finalized the mandate distribution, with Tirana set to elect 37 deputies, while Korça's representation will decrease to 10 due to the loss of one mandate. [44] [45] [46]

In preparation for the 2025 elections, the KQZ introduced the PER application to facilitate the registration and voting of Albanian emigrants abroad. This initiative aims to ensure diaspora participation in the electoral process, with registration scheduled from 11 January to 11 March. [47] To register, emigrants must provide a valid passport and a document verifying their residential address. The PER app, available for download on both mobile devices and computers, will serve as the sole method for voting from abroad. Once registered, emigrants will be removed from the domestic voter list, and by 11 May, a separate list of overseas voters will be finalised. [47]

Parliamentary parties

As of the electoral code, a parliamentary party is defined as a political organisation that has achieved representation in the parliament by obtaining a minimum of one seat in the most recent electoral contest. [48] Subsequent to the 2021 parliamentary election, the PS obtained 74 of the 140 seats, emerging as the majority party. [49] [50] The PD–AN secured 59 seats, while LSI acquired 4 seats and the PSD attained 3 seats. [49]

The table below lists the parties represented in the 31st Kuvendi that was elected in 2021. [20]

NameIdeologyPositionLeader2021 resultRef.
Votes (%)Seats
PS Socialist Party of Albania
Partia Socialiste e Shqipërisë
Social democracy Centre-left Edi Rama 48.68
74 / 140
PD–AN Democratic Party–Alliance for Change
Partia Demokratike–Aleanca për Ndryshim
Liberal conservatism Centre-right Lulzim Basha 39.43
59 / 140
LSI Socialist Movement for Integration
Lëvizja Socialiste për Integrim
Social democracy

Social conservatism

Centre-left Monika Kryemadhi 6.81
4 / 140
PSD Social Democratic Party of Albania
Partia Socialdemokrate e Shqipërisë
Social democracy Centre-left Tom Doshi 2.25
3 / 140

Parties and coalitions

According to the electoral code, each political party is mandated to submit a registration request to the CEC no later than 70 days prior to the scheduled election date. [51] This request must comprehensively contain several critical components, including the identity of the party chair authorised to present candidates, the official name and acronym of the party, a specimen of the official stamp, and the contact information for both the finance officer and communication officer. [51] Registered political parties have the option to form coalitions, which must also be registered with the KQZ at least 60 days before the election. [52] A political party that is part of a coalition is restricted from engaging in another coalition or presenting candidates independently. [52] The coalition is required to designate a leading party, which assumes the responsibility for fulfilling the legal obligations formed in the electoral code, and to document inter-party relations in a formal coalition agreement submitted to the KQZ. [52] It is essential that both political parties and coalitions submit a multi-name list of candidates for the parliament election no later than 50 days prior to the election. [53]

In June 2024, Lulzim Basha, the former leader of the Democratic Party, established a new faction titled, the Democratic Party–Euroatlantic Democrats, following internal conflicts regarding the ownership of the party's official seal. [54] [55] By November 2024, Basha revealed that he was engaged in advanced discussions with Endri Shabani of Nisma Thurje to explore potential electoral cooperation. [56] However, Shabani publicly rejected the possibility of such an alliance, asserting that a cooperation with Basha or his faction was "zero". [57]

On 24 September 2024, representatives of the Democratic Party initiated consultations with allies for the upcoming elections, with Ilir Meta of the Freedom Party being the first to meet. [58] Meta did not take a clear stance on whether to run on a joint electoral list or separately, but expressed a preference for using his own party's logo. [58] On 14 November 2024, the party's leader Sali Berisha, who was placed under house arrest since December 2023, addressed concerns about Meta's involvement in the electoral list for the elections, despite Meta's imprisonment in October 2024. [59] Berisha underscored that Meta, who is according to him incarcerated without a clear charge, would be included in the electoral list if his party joined the coalition. [59]

By the time of the election, the CEC had registered 53 political parties and 11 coalitions. [60] In order to be in the ballot, parties either needed to have a certain number of MPs in the current parliament or have 5,000 signatures, while coalitions either needed to have a certain number of MPs in the current parliament or have 7,000 signatures. [61]

The table below lists the parties which have registered in CEC for the next election and have qualified for ballot access. [62]

ListParty or CoalitionLeaderIdeologyPosition
1PD ASHM Democratic Party Alliance for a Great Albania
Partia Demokratike Aleanca për Shqipërinë Madhështore
Composition
Sali Berisha Pro-Europeanism
Conservatism
Albanian nationalism
Right-wing populism
Minority interests
Centre-right
to far-right
2LB Together Movement
Lëvizja Bashkë
Arlind Qori Democratic socialism
Left-wing populism
Left-wing
3LA Homeland Movement
Lëvizja Atdheu
Kreshnik Osmani Right-wing populism Right-wing
to far-right
4KEA Euroatlantic Coalition
Koalicioni "Euro-Atlantike"
Endri Hasa Liberal conservatism Center-right
5PS Socialist Party of Albania
Partia Socialiste e Shqipërisë
Composition
Edi Rama Social democracy
Third Way
Center-left
6NISMA–SHBAlbania Becomes Initiative Coalition
Koalicioni "Nisma Shqipëria Bëhet"
Composition
Adriatik Lapaj Centrism
Populism
Center
Big tent
7AKSHAlbanian National Alliance
Aleanca Kombëtare Shqiptare
Elena Kocaqi Civic nationalism
Populism
Big-tent
8ADRNew Democracy Alliance Party
Partia Aleanca Demokracia e Re
Edmond Stojku Social liberalism Center-left
9DZH Right for Development Coalition
Koalicioni "Djathtas për Zhvillim"
Composition
Dashamir Shehi Liberal conservatism Center-right
10PM Opportunity Party
Partia Mundësia
Agron Shehaj Liberal conservatism Centre-right
11PSD Social Democratic Party of Albania
Partia Socialdemokrate e Shqipërisë
Tom Doshi Social democracy Center-left

Campaign

The campaign of this election was characterized by the vast use of social media, especially from smaller parties, as they did not have as much television access compared to larger parties. [63]

Preceding events

TikTok ban

On 21 December 2024, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that TikTok would be banned in Albania for at least one year, starting from the beginning of 2025. Rama cited the death of a teenager in a brawl linked to a conflict on TikTok and concerns over social media promoting youth violence. Alongside this ban, the Albanian government plans to initiate educational programs for students and parents. [64]

On 13 March 2025, the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP) and the National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK), per the decisions released by the Albanian government, instructed all internet service providers in Albania to block TikTok's IPs, DNS resolution, and Server Name Indications, as well as ByteDance's IP addresses. [65]

Opposition leader Sali Berisha criticized the ban, arguing it would hinder their ability to run online campaigns ahead of the elections. Hundreds of Democrat protesters gathered in front of the Kryeministria building on 15 March 2025 to protest the ban. [66] Arlind Qori, leader of Together Movement, considered the ban as an act of censorship. [67]

Campaign themes

Socialist Party campaign

2025 Socialist Party of Albania election campaign
Candidate Edi Rama
33rd Prime Minister of Albania (2013-)
Affiliation Socialist Party of Albania
StatusStart: April 12, 2025
Election Day: May 11, 2025
Projected win: May 12, 2025
Certification from KQZ: May 22, 2025
Certification from Regulatory Commission: August 28, 2025
Headquarters Tirana, Albania
Key people Endri Fuga
Slogan"Shqipëria 2030 në BE, vetëm me Edin dhe PS" (Albania 2030 in EU, only with Edi and PS)
Website https://ps.al/shqiperia-2030/

The 2025 parliamentary election campaign of the Socialist Party of Albania (PS) was the fifth consecutive national campaign led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, who sought to extend his tenure beyond a decade in power. The campaign culminated in a decisive victory on May 11, 2025, with the PS securing 83 out of 140 seats in the Albanian Parliament, its strongest result to date.

Having governed since 2013, the Socialist Party entered the 2025 race with a platform centered on European Union accession, economic modernization, and institutional reform. [68] The campaign was launched amid growing public fatigue with political polarization and concerns over corruption, media freedom, and democratic backsliding.

The campaign was anchored in the slogan “Albania 2030 in EU, only with Edi and SP,” positioning the party as the sole credible force capable of delivering EU membership within the decade. Rama emphasized continuity, stability, and technocratic governance, highlighting achievements in infrastructure development, including road networks and urban renewal, tourism, juridical reform and digitalization of public services.


The campaign culminated in a high-profile rally on May 9 (Europe Day) in Tirana, symbolically aligning the party’s message with Albania’s European aspirations. [69]

The Socialist Party and Edi Rama ran a strong attacking campaign against the opposition and also ridiculing it, openly calling Sali Berisha "bufi" (the owl) and the Democratic Party, "këneta" (the swamp) [70]

Democratic Party Campaign

2025 PD-ASHM election campaign
PD ASHM 2025.jpg
Candidate Sali Berisha
32nd Prime Minister of Albania (2005-2013)
Affiliation Democratic Party of Albania Alliance for a Great Albania
StatusStart: April 12, 2025
Election Day: May 11, 2025
Projected loss: May 12, 2025
Certification from KQZ: May 22, 2025
Certification from Regulatory Commission: August 28, 2025
Headquarters Tirana, Albania
Key people Chris LaCivita
Paul Manafort
Floriana Garo (spokesperson)
Slogan"Ta bëjmë Shqipërinë Madhështore" (Let's make Albania majestic)
Website https://pd.al/shqiperia-madheshtore/

The Democratic Party of Albania (PD) entered the 2025 parliamentary elections under the leadership of Sali Berisha, running as part of the Alliance for a Greater Albania (ASHM). The campaign was launched on April 11 with a rally in Tirana’s Mother Teresa Square, marking the start of a month-long effort to reclaim ground lost in previous elections. [71]

The PD’s campaign centered on themes of anti-corruption, restoring democracy, and defending the vote. Berisha framed the election as a battle against what he called a “regime of theft and betrayal,” accusing the ruling Socialist Party of state capture and electoral manipulation. The party adopted the slogan “Make Albania Greater,” a deliberate echo of American populist rhetoric, and hired Chris LaCivita, a U.S. political strategist known for his work on Donald Trump’s campaigns. [72] The campaign emphasized juridical independence, reversation alleged politicization of institutions, economic liberalization and support support for small businesses, protection of national idenitity and traditional values, return of the diaspora through tax reductions. The party also focused on increasing the minimum pension to 200 euro a month while the minimum pension at 500 euros.

Despite a high-profile campaign and aggressive rhetoric, the Democratic Party-Alliance for Change secured 50 seats, down from 63 in 2021, marking one of its weakest performances in decades. The result reflected both internal fragmentation and the limited resonance of its populist messaging. Berisha’s continued leadership—despite international sanctions and legal controversies—remained a polarizing factor within the party and among voters.

Main parties' slogans

PartyOriginal sloganEnglish translationRef.
Socialist Party Shqipëria 2030 në BE, vetëm me Edin dhe PS"Albania 2030 in the EU, only with Edi (Rama) and SP" [73]
Democratic Party Ta bëjmë Shqipërinë Madhështore"Make Albania Majestic (Greater)" [74]
Euroatlantic Coalition Shqipëria meriton më shumë"Albania deserves more" [74]
Together Movement E reja po lind"The new is being born" [74]
Opportunity Party Për një Shqipëri ku ia del me punë"For an Albania where you can accomplish with work" [74]
Albania Becomes Initiative Shqipëria vlen më shumë se partia"Albania is worth more than the party" [74]
Social Democratic Party Misioni vazhdon"The mission continues" [75]

Observers

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe deployed 338 officials led by Lamberto Zannier to monitor the election. [76]

Campaign incidents

Allegations of vote buying from PS

On 11 May 2025, the Democratic Party accused the Socialist Party of operating a vote-buying scheme from an office in Tirana linked to its network of patronage activists. The event was broadcast live on Syri Television, showing alleged PS activists using the place to pressure voters and give benefits for political support.Belind Këlliçi, the Political Leader of the Democratic Party for Tirana County, publicly called for immediate police intervention; however, the police reportedly arrived approximately two hours later. By the time law enforcement reached the scene, several activists and the Socialist Party MP Erion Braçe had already fled the premises, allegedly taking materials with them. Among those identified at the scene was Ledi Imeraj, Director of the National Innovation Agency. Socialist Party MP Erion Braçe was accused not only of protecting the alleged patronage operation but also of using violence against journalist Ambrozia Meta during the live broadcast. Although the police stated that no compromising or illegal materials were found during the search conducted in the presence of representatives from both political parties, all individuals present were escorted to Police Station No. 2 for questioning. Statements and formal complaints were filed by representatives of both parties. The Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) opened an investigation into the case. [c]

PD-PS Lezhë brawl

The opposition, led by the PD, accused members of the PS of attempting to buy votes. Andi Marku, the head of PS in Kolsh, was allegedly involved in these claims. Meanwhile, Pjerin Ndreu, the Mayor of Lezhë, dismissed these allegations and accused PD of staging provocations. Groups of militants affiliated with both parties reportedly blocked roads, restricting movement and heightening tensions. Fatjon Zefi, the Deputy Mayor of Lezhë, was one of the individuals caught in this disruption when his vehicle was stopped, leading to a verbal and physical confrontation between PD and PS representatives. Later on, authorities stepped in to detain several individuals for questioning. [83]

Allegations of vote buying from PSD

Allegations of vote-buying involving the Social Democratic Party (PSD) surfaced in Malësi e Madhe, particularly in Koplik. Ardian Hysa, the head of PSD in Malësi e Madhe, was investigated for allegedly attempting to buy votes. Authorities also scrutinized Florenc Kalaj, a local resident suspected of facilitating the process. Police uncovered WhatsApp messages suggesting coordination between PSD representatives and voters regarding financial incentives. SPAK authorized searches of Hysa's business and personal property as part of the probe. [84]

Members of the Kuvendi standing down

NameParty County Elected sinceRef.
Helidon Bushati PD Shkodër County 2013 [85]
Kasem Mahmutaj PD Berat County 2021 [85]
Eralda Bano PD Fier County 2021 [85]
Emilja Koliqi PD Shkodër County 2021 [85]
Ferdinand Xhaferraj PD Durrës County 2021 [85]
Lefter Gështenja PD Elbasan County 2021 [85]
Zheni Gjergji PD Elbasan County 2021 [85]
Orjela Nebilaj PD Tirana County 2022 [85]
Ilda Dhori PD Fier County 2021 [85]
Dashnor Sula PD Elbasan County 2005 [85]
Sorina Koti PD Korçë County 2021 [85]
Nasip Naço PS Berat County 2009 [86]
Petro Koçi PS Fier County 2005 [86]
Klevis Xhoxhi PS Elbasan County 2021 [86]
Agron Çela PS Shkodër County 2013 [86]
Luljeta Bozo PS Tirana County 2021 [86]
Lavdrim Krashi PS Dibër County 2021 [86]
Ilir Metaj PS Vlorë County 2021 [86]
Gerta Duraku PS Kukës County 2021 [86]
Eduard Ndreca PS Lezhë County 2021 [86]
Niko Kuri PS Vlorë County 2021 [86]
Anduel Tahiraj PS Vlorë County 2021 [86]
Paulin Sterkaj PS Shkodër County 2005 [86]
Shpresa Marnoj PS Lezhë County 2021 [86]
Laert Duraj PS Gjirokastër County 2021 [86]
Baftjar Zeqaj PS Fier County 2021 [86]
Mirela Pitushi PS Fier County 2021 [86]
Ismet Beqiraj PS Fier County 2017 [86]
Lindita Buxheli PS Fier County 2017 [86]
Tatiana Piro PS Fier County 2017 [86]
Ilir Topi PS Korçë County 2021 [86]
Bardhyl Kollçaku PS Berat County 2021 [86]
Pranvera Resulaj PS Vlorë County 2021 [86]
Teuta Ramaj PS Vlorë County 2021 [86]
Agron Duka PAA Durrës County 2013
Monika Kryemadhi PL Fier County 2013
Petrit Vasili PL Tirana County 2013
Flutura Açka DJATHTAS Elbasan County 2021

Opinion polls

Nationwide

Polling firmDateSample PS Alliance for a Great Albania PSD Albania Becomes Initiative PM LB KEA DZh Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 24 April–
4 May
1,60048.2%31.9%1.8%7.9%7.5%2.0%0.7%16.3%
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 5 May1,20048.4%
75
35.4%
54
2.0%
1
7.6%
7
4.8%
3
1.4%
0
0.1%
0
0.1%
0
0.2%13.0%
McLaughlin + Top Channel Albania 14–24 April1,20048.9%34.4%2.9%4.2%5.0%1.1%0.9%0.4%14.5%
Angi Ricerche + ABC News Albania 19–22 April3,00051.1%36.8%2.5%7.6%5.4%2.0%1.1%0.9%14.3%
Notosondaggi + News24 Albania 15–22 April2,00045.5%36.0%2.0%5.5%6.5%2.0%1.0%0.5%1.0%9.5%
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 10–21 April1,60047.9%33.7%0.7%6.7%6.3%2.4%0.8%0.6%1.0%14.2%
Angi Ricerche + ABC News Albania 17–20 April6,00048.9%35.1%1.9%6.4%4.8%1.6%0.7%0.6%13.8%
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 10–15 April1,20048.0%35.0%2.0%8.0%4.5%1.5%0.75%0.25%0.25%13.0%
Notosondaggi + News24 Albania 11–13 April2,00546.0%35.0%2.5%5.0%6.5%1.5%2.0%1.0%0.5%11.0%
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 3–8 April1,00048.5%35.0%1.0%7.5%5.0%2.0%0.75%0.25%13.5%
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 22 March–3 April1,60046.9%34.7%1.2%7.7%5.1%2.1%1.3%1.0%12.2%
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 20–25 March1,00048.5%37.0%1.5%8.5%3.5%1.0%0.25%0.25%11.5%
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 13 March1,00048.5%37.0%2.0%7.5%3.0%1.5%0.25%0.25%11.5%
McLaughlin + Top Channel Albania 25–30 February1,20049.2%35.7%1.2%0.2%6.8%1.6%0.9%0.7%0.3%13.5%
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 15–25 February1,60048.3%34.3%1.7%6.3%4.8%2.5%2.1%14%
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 15–30 January1,60050.1%30.8%1.7%7.9%3.8%2.7%3.0%19.3%
Eduard Zaloshnja + Report TV 17 October 20241,86050.3%30.2%1.0%1.5%1.0%1.7%6.8%3.1%1.0%0.7%0.9%2.1%20.1%
2021 election 25 April 20211,578,11748.67%39.43%6.81%2.25%0.65%   2.84%9.24%

Tirana

Polling firmDateSample PS Alliance for a Great Albania PSD Albania Becomes Initiative PM LB Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 5 May48.2%
19
34.6%
14
1.3%
0
8.6%
3
4.8%
1
2.2%
0
0.3%13.6%
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 24 April – 4 May1,00044.4%
17/19
32.1%
13/14
2.2%
0/1
7.1%
2/3
7.6%
2/4
3.9%
1/2
2.5%12.3%
McLaughlin + Top Channel Albania 5 May50.0%32.2%1.8%4.8%6.0%2.2%1.5%17.8%
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 11–22 April1,00046.2%
18
30.6%
12
7.6%
3
8.7%
3
4.0%
1
2.9%15.6%
Notosondaggi + News24 Albania 28 April46.0%
17/19
33.0%
13/14
2.0%
0/1
4.5%
1/2
10.5%
3/4
2.5%
0
1.5%13.0%
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 24 April48.0%
18/19
34.5%
13/14
1.0%
0
8.0%
2/3
5.5%
1/2
2.0%
0
1.0%13.5%
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 22 March – 03 April1,00047.4%
19
30.7%
12
7.4%
2/3
7.4%
2/3
4.1%
1
3.0%16.7%
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 15–25 February1,60046.2%32.2% 1.3% 2%7.5%5.8%3.7%1.2%13.9%
Eduart Zaloshnja + Report TV 13 February 46%
17/19
38%
12/14
    5.5%
1/3
5.5%
1/3
4.5%
0/2
0.5%8%
2021 election 25 April 2021484,76948.67%
18
39.12%
15
6.0%
2
2.85%
1
0.84%
0
   2.84%9.55%

Elbasan

Polling firmDateSample PS Alliance for a Great Albania Albania Becomes Initiative PSD PM LB KEA Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 5 May55.7%
8
26.9%
4
7.3%
1
1.2%
0
6.6%
1
2.0%
0
0.1%
0
0.2%28.8%
McLaughlin + Top Channel Albania 5 May56.3%35.6%3.1%2.3%1.6%1.0%0.1%20.7%
Notosondaggi + News24 Albania 28 April51.0%
7/8
30.5%
5/6
4.5%
0
0.5%
0
6.0%
0/1
4.5%
0
1.5%
0
1.5%20.5%
Angi Ricerche + ABC News Albania 28 April58.3%36.1%1.6%4.6%1.6%1.9%1.3%1.8%1.9%22.2%
2021 election 25 April 2021156,16255.21
8
37.06%
6
4.42%
0
1.11%
0
 0.38%
0
   1.82%18.15%

Shkodër

Polling firmDateSample Alliance for a Great Albania PS PSD Albania Becomes Initiative LB PM KEA Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 5 May 42.8%
6
35.3%
4
8.6%
1
6.6%
0
0.9%
0
4.9%
0
0.1%
0
0.8%7.5%
McLaughlin + Top Channel Albania 14-24 April43.1%36.1%11.1%2.5%0.3%0.7%1.6%0.1%7.0%
Notosondaggi + News24 Albania 28 April45.0%
5/6
34.5%
3/4
16.0%
1/2
1.0%
0
0.5%
0
1.0%
0
1.0%
0
1.0%10.5%
ShkodraWeb 28 April33361.0%
7
21.0%
3
8.0%
1
1.0%
0
0%
0
6.0%
0
3.0%
0
40.0%
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 24 April43.5%
5/6
35.0%
3/5
8.5%
0/2
6.5%
0/2
1.0%
0
4.5%
0
0.25%
0
0.75%8.5%
ShkodraWeb 15 April31258.0%
6/7
21.0%
2/3
10.0%
1/2
1.0%
0
0%
0
5.0%
0
4.0%
0
1.0%37.0%
ShkodraWeb 6 April57755.9
6/7
23.2%
3/4
11.9%
1/2
0.6%
0
 3.2%
0
3.8%
0
1.4%33.6%
2021 election 25 April 2021107,78143.80
5
9.37%
1
28.11%
3
15.24%
2
0.48%
0
   3.48%15.69%

Kukës

Polling firmDateSample Alliance for a Great Albania PS PSD Albania Becomes Initiative PM Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 5 May55.8
2
38.5%
1
1.3%
0
2.0%
0
1.7%
0
0.6%17.3%
2021 election 25 April 202138,65662.27
2
0.17%
0
35.84%
1
0.47%
0
0.12%
0
 1.12%26.43%

Dibër

Polling firmDateSample Alliance for a Great Albania PS PSD Albania Becomes Initiative PM Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 5 May44.9
2
45.2%
3
1.5%
0
3.3%
0
4.2%
0
0.7%0.3%
2021 election 25 April 202164,29745.13
3
6.91%
0
44.70%
2
0.70%
0
0.15%
0
 2.40%0.43%

Lezhë

Polling firmDateSample Alliance for a Great Albania PS Albania Becomes Initiative PSD PM LB Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 5 May47.9
4
42.1%
3
3.9%
0
0.9%
0
2.6%
0
2.0%
0
0.4%5.8%
2021 election 25 April 202171,70247.42
4
10.34%
0
38.03%
3
0.76%
0
 0.44%
0
 3.02%9.39%

Fier

Polling firmDateSample PS Alliance for a Great Albania Albania Becomes Initiative PSD PM LB KEA Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 5 May49.7%
9
31.9%
4
10.2%
1
1.0%
0
5.2%
0
1.8%
0
0.1%
0
0.4%17.8%
Nottosondaggi + News 24 Albania 28 April50.5%
8/9
33.0%
5/6
7.0%
0/1
1.5%
0
5.0%
0/1
0.5%
0
0.5%
0
2.0%17.5%
Angi Ricerche + ABC News Albania 28 April57.3%39.5%3.5%1.3%1.7%1.1%1.7%1.4%17.8%
2021 election 25 April 2021173,52552.77%
9
37.27%
6
7.10%
1
0.53%
0
 0.46%
0
   1.87%18.15%

Vlorë

Polling firmDateSample PS Alliance for a Great Albania PSD Albania Becomes Initiative PM LB Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 5 May53.7%
8
32.6%
4
0.5%
0
5.4%
0
5.6%
0
1.9%
0
0.3%21.1%
Nottosondaggi + News 24 Albania 28 April54.0%
7/8
30.5%
3/4
0.5%
0
6.0%
0/1
7.5%
0/1
0.5%
0
1.0%23.5%
2021 election 25 April 2021101,92457.91%
8
31.52%
4
6.08%
0
0.60%
0
0.53%
0
   3.35%26.39%

Berat

Polling firmDateSample PS Alliance for a Great Albania PSD Albania Becomes Initiative PM Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 5 May57.2%
5
26.4%
2
1.0%
0
10.7%
0
3.2%
0
1.2%30.8%
2021 election 25 April 202175,64355.97%
8
30.44%
4
11.12%
0
0.50%
0
0.42%
0
  1.56%25.53%

Gjirokastër

Polling firmDateSample PS Alliance for a Great Albania PSD Albania Becomes Initiative PM Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 5 May54.1%
3
34.8%
1
2.6%
0
4.4%
0
3.3%
0
0.8%19.3%
2021 election 25 April 202145,57053.93%
3
30.66%
1
12.68%
0
1.16%
0
0.38%
0
  1.29%26.39%

Korçë

Polling firmDateSample PS Alliance for a Great Albania PSD Albania Becomes Initiative PM LB KEA Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 5 May 46.2%
5
33.5%
4
3.9%
0
11.0%
1
4.4%
0
0.7%
0
0.1%
0
0.2%12.7%
Nottosondaggi + News 24 Albania 28 April45.5%
5/6
38.0%
4/5
3.0%
0
6.0%
0
4.5%
0
0.5%
0
1.0%
0
1.5%7.5%
2021 election 25 April 2021123,81248.60%
6
40.77%
5
6.86%
0
1.02%
0
0.58%
0
    2.17%7.83%

Durrës

Polling firmDateSample PS Alliance for a Great Albania Albania Becomes Initiative PSD PM LB KEA Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 5 May 48.8%
7
33.8%
5
8.5%
1
1.4%
0
6.9%
1
0.3%
0
0.1%
0
0.2%15.0%
McLaughlin + Top Channel Albania 14–24 April50.0%
8
36.0%
6
4.0%
0
0.1%
0
1.7%
0
0.7%
0
1.7%
0
0.3%14.0%
Nottosondaggi + News 24 Albania 28 April45.0%
6/7
38.0%
5/6
5.0%
0/1
1.0%
0
7.5%
0/1
2.0%
0
1.0%
0
0.5%7.0%
2021 election 25 April 2021152,98750.26%
8
41.44%
6
6.20%
0
0.44%
0
 0.43%
0
   1.23%8.82%

Leadership polling

Polling firmFieldwork dateSample
size
Rama
PS
Berisha
ASHM
Lapaj
NISMASHB
Qori
LB
Shehi
DZh
Shehaj
PM
Basha
KEA
Doshi
PSD
Stojku
ADR
Kocaqi
AKSH
Osmani
LA

Lead

Sonketa & ZL + MCN TV 2 May 46.2%34.4%6.9%4.2%0.9%3.1%2.1%1.7%0.1%0.3%0.1%11.8%
McLaughlin + Top Channel Albania 14-24 April1,20049.2%33.6%5.3%6.6%15.6%
Sonketa & ZL + MCN TV 25 April10,00046.6%33.7%6.8%4.2%1.0%3.3%4.2%0.4%0%0.4%0%12.9%
MRB Hellas + Euronews Albania 10-21 April1,60042.0%24.1%8.6%2.1%7.6%1.0%1.1%17.6%
Sonketa & ZL + MCN TV 18 April10,00043.0%33.4%6.1%5.8%3.5%4.2%1.5%2.2%0.1%0.1%0.1%9.6%
Sonketa & ZL + MCN TV 11 April6,80044.0%31.6%6.8%7.0%4.0%3.5%2.5%1.0%0.3%0.2%0.1%12.4%
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 3–8 April1,00046.0%35.0%11.0%
Eduart Zaloshnja + Report TV 17 October 20241,86151.1%27.2%23.9%

Seat projections

Polling firmDateSample PS Alliance for a Great Albania PSD Albania Becomes Initiative PM LB KEA DZh Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Sonketa + MCN TV 2 May 73-7753-573-41-2111-30-1016-24
Sonketa + MCN TV 25 April10,00074-7555-57321110-1017-20
Sonketa + MCN TV 18 April6,80071-7547-523-41-20-11-30-10-1019-28
Sonketa + MCN TV 11 April6,80071-7449-5531-40-30-30-10016-25
2021 election 25 April 20211,578,1177459430   015

Results

Parliament of Albania (2025-2029).svg
PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Socialist Party of Albania 856,17753.2783+9
Democratic PartyAlliance for a Greater Albania [d] 529,35432.9350–13
Albania Becomes Initiative (LSHBNTH–LDPSH) [e] 64,2644.001New
Social Democratic Party of Albania 49,8903.1030
Opportunity Party 48,9953.052New
Lëvizja Bashkë 24,6161.531New
Euroatlantic Democrats 20,8631.300New
Djathtas për Zhvillim (DJATHTASLZHK)6,0190.370–1
Albanian National Alliance3,7870.240New
Homeland Movement 2,2550.140New
New Democracy Alliance Party1,1270.0700
Total1,607,347100.001400
Valid votes1,607,34796.54
Invalid/blank votes57,5263.46
Total votes1,664,873100.00
Registered voters/turnout3,713,89744.83
Source: KQZ
Seat distribution
PS
59.29%
PDASHM
35.71%
PSD
2.14%
PM
1.43%
NShB
0.71%
LB
0.71%
Party share
PS
53.26%
PDASHM
32.94%
NShB
4.00%
PSD
3.10%
PM
3.05%
LB
1.53%
KEA
1.30%
Others
0.82%

Results by county

Party vote share by county
County PS PD – ASHM PSD NISMASHB PM LB KEA DZh OthersTurnout
Stema e Qarkut Berat.svg Berat 60.68%
5
27.25%
2
0.35%
0
7.22%
0
2.14%
0
1.22%
0
0.56%
0
0.07%
0
0.59%
0
39.55%
ALB Qarku i Dibres COA.png Dibër 56.67%
3
37.11%
2
2.13%
0
1.60%
0
0.67%
0
0.50%
0
1.06%
0
0.03%
0
0.22%
0
50.10%
Stema e Qarkut Durres.svg Durrës 53.41%
8
37.48%
6
0.26%
0
2.96%
0
2.61%
0
1.27%
0
0.87%
0
0.64%
0
0.50%
0
40.53%
Stema e Qarkut Elbasan.svg Elbasan 61.42%
10
27.83%
4
2.14%
0
4.12%
0
2.14%
0
1.01%
0
1.59%
0
0.27%
0
0.39%
0
42.13%
Stema e Qarkut Fier.svg Fier 64.35%
12
23.53%
4
1.39%
0
5.08%
0
2.54%
0
1.17%
0
0.67%
0
0.79%
0
0.47%
0
42.03%
Stema e Qarkut Gjirokaster.svg Gjirokastër 64.30%
3
27.08%
1
0.91%
0
3.62%
0
1.48%
0
1.36%
0
0.46%
0
0.44%
0
0.36%
0
39.23%
Stema e Qarkut Korce.svg Korcë 55.87%
6
32.63%
4
2.20%
0
4.77%
0
2.15%
0
0.91%
0
0.89%
0
0.19%
0
0.38%
0
40.99%
Stema e Qarkut Kukes.svg Kukës 30.39%
1
53.63%
2
13.34%
0
0.88%
0
0.76%
0
0.38%
0
0.24%
0
0.11%
0
0.27%
0
46.15%
Stema e Qarkut Lezhe.svg Lezhë 43.32%
3
43.41%
4
2.71%
0
6.16%
0
1.21%
0
0.55%
0
2.30%
0
0.12%
0
0.21%
0
41.40%
Stema e Qarkut Shkoder.svg Shkodër 37.92%
4
40.36%
5
15.77%
2
2.00%
0
1.31%
0
0.62%
0
1.71%
0
0.11%
0
0.20%
0
36.78%
Stema e Qarkut Tirane.svg Tiranë 48.29%
19
34.48%
13
3.10%
1
3.47%
1
4.96%
2
2.81%
1
1.89%
0
0.43%
0
0.58%
0
48.85%
Stema e Qarkut Vlore.svg Vlorë 60.44%
9
24.49%
3
1.40%
0
5.87%
0
5.01%
0
1.24%
0
0.69%
0
0.33%
0
0.51%
0
31.45%
Source: KQZ

Aftermath

Domestic reactions

Sali Berisha, opposition leader and chairman of the Alliance for a Greater Albania, refused to recognize the outcome of the election, and called for a protest on 16 May. [87]

International reactions

Rama and the Socialist Party's (PS) victory generated several responses from international dignitaries:

Organizations

Conduct

OSCE stated that "elections to Albania's parliament were competitive and professionally managed, the authorities rose to the challenge of organising out-of-country voting for the first time and candidates could mostly campaign freely, but they were marked by widespread misuse of public resources and institutional power by the ruling party PS, while numerous reports of pressure on public employees and other voters as well as cases of intimidation were of concern." [17]

Some Albanian citizens in Greece claimed they never received their ballots, despite reports of large volumes of completed ballots arriving from the country. [99] PS activists were accused of involvement in these alleged irregularities. [100]

The CEC suspended the counting of ballots from Greece after the request from the Democratic Party officials. However then they resumed the counting, with the head of CEC declaring the Democratic Party offered no proof of fraud. The Democratic Party still continues to contest the decision. [101]

Notes

  1. The alliance is called Nisma Shqipëria Bëhet (known in the CEC as NISMA-SHB) and is led by the SHB, while other members are NTH and LDPSH.
  2. In the last elections, Agron Shehaj was elected to the Parliament of Albania as a Democratic Party MP. In 2022, he left the party and continued to serve as an independent MP. On June 1, 2024, he founded the Opportunity Party, which he represented as an Opportunity Party MP for the remainder of his term.
  3. Attributed to multiple sources [77] [78] [79] [80] [81] [82]
  4. Of the 50 seats won by the alliance, the Democratic Party took 41, the Freedom Party 4, the Party for Justice, Integration and Unity 2 and the Republican Party, Environmentalist Agrarian Party and Unity for Human Rights Party took one seat each.
  5. The alliance's single seat was taken by Lëvizja Shqipëria Bëhet

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