Albania's May 11 parliamentary election marks a crucial moment following the start of EU accession talks in July 2022. Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks re-election for a fourth term, leveraging EU integration as a campaign cornerstone. The opposition, led by the Democratic Party, appears fragmented, prompting questions about their capacity to challenge Rama's Socialist Party. With 3.7 million eligible voters and diaspora participation for the first time, this election's outcome is viewed as vital for Albania's future democratic path and commitment to fighting corruption, focused on institutional reforms necessary for EU membership.
Prime Minister Rama, urging voters to support the SP, emphasized, "Only we hold Albania's European future in our hands," framing the election as pivotal for EU membership.
Political analysts express concern that party slogans about EU accession may oversimplify the complex process, stating, "EU integration as an election message harms the reform process."
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