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Albania Votes: Diaspora Participation Fuels Historic Elections

5/12/2025

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Albania's parliamentary elections unfolded on Sunday, with 140 lawmakers up for grabs. In a historic move, 191,000 diaspora voters cast their ballots by mail. Prime Minister Edi Rama's Socialist Party eyes EU membership within five years, while rival Sali Berisha raises doubts. Despite a 41.4% turnout, both parties grapple with corruption claims, yet voting remained largely peaceful.

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Albania's parliamentary elections unfolded on Sunday, with 140 lawmakers up for grabs. In a historic move, 191,000 diaspora voters cast their ballots by mail. Prime Minister Edi Rama's Socialist Party eyes EU membership within five years, while rival Sali Berisha raises doubts. Despite a 41.4% turnout, both parties grapple with corruption claims, yet voting remained largely peaceful.