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Albania's Elections: Democracy at Stake Amid Corruption Concerns

5/11/2025

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Albania's parliamentary elections on May 11 are set to be a pivotal moment as Prime Minister Edi Rama vies for a fourth term against a divided opposition. With the nation's EU aspirations at stake, worries loom over candidates facing corruption investigations, casting a shadow on the integrity of the electoral process and the future of democracy in the country.

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Albania's parliamentary elections on May 11 are set to be a pivotal moment as Prime Minister Edi Rama vies for a fourth term against a divided opposition. With the nation's EU aspirations at stake, worries loom over candidates facing corruption investigations, casting a shadow on the integrity of the electoral process and the future of democracy in the country.