Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to the debates and objections surrounding the proposed territorial reform, emphasizing that the process is still in the public consultation phase and that every opinion will be heard. In a public statement, the head of government mocked the criticism and claims of discontent within the Socialist Party, describing them as "complaining" and "a great uproar from the mourners." Rama stressed that, apart from the burning of Socialist Party mem

Prime Minister Edi Rama has declared that he will remain in office and that his political mission will end only when Albania achieves its goal of joining the European Union. The statement was made during a meeting at the Palace of Brigades with the political leaders of the Socialist Party and the heads of parliamentary committees, where Rama also addressed calls from the opposition and his critics for him to step down. According to the Prime Minister, resigning under pressure

Prime Minister Edi Rama has commented on the protests held in the country in recent weeks, stating that he understands the citizens and that he has reflected on the reasons that brought them out into the streets. In an interview from Tirana with the British television network “Channel 4”, Rama said that the protests are not necessarily about facts, but rather about citizens’ increasingly higher expectations. “I have reflected a lot on this protest and have reached the conclus

Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced that paving works have started on the Potom–Backë–Qafa e Martës road, an investment expected to bring the regions of Korçë and Berat closer together by creating a new connection between Korçë and Skrapar. Through a post on social media, the head of government described the project as a strategic and long-awaited investment, which, according to him, will bring numerous benefits for residents and the local economy. “Paving has begun on the

While Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama speaks about “Besa” and an administration that will change, those who have worked closely with him over the years have a different view. One of them is former head of the Socialist Party branch in Korçë, Muharrem Meko, who, in a social media post, claims that Rama’s administration is the worst in the country’s 114 years of statehood, even surpassing that of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha. He says the current government has also drive

Opposition MPs blocked the parliamentary podium on Thursday to prevent the presentation of a report drafted unilaterally by the socialist majority at the conclusion of the work of the Special Commission on Territorial Reform. Although the commission operated as a bipartisan body, the Socialist Party decided to submit as the final product to Parliament a report prepared by its own experts, while the Democratic Party opposed the move, unsuccessfully requesting that Parliament v

The final report of the Socialist Party on territorial reform outlines four scenarios for how the map of municipalities could be configured after the next local elections, but it does not propose a final number of local government units. The 357-page document does not include any new administrative map or a specific number of municipalities proposed by the Socialist Party. In the introduction, the co-chair of the commission, Arbër Mazniku, explains why the map approved 12 yea

Prime Minister Edi Rama has presented the government’s new measures to support children and young people with disabilities during a meeting at the “Jonathan” Social Center. Rama announced that the National Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities 2026–2030 foresees doubling financial support, expanding community-based services, and providing easier access to education, employment and rehabilitation. According to the Prime Minister, around 11,000 children and young people acr

Albania’s territorial map is expected to undergo further changes, with the aim of reducing the number of municipalities to no more than 50 ahead of the 2027 local elections. The initiative is being led by the Socialist Party, which intends to complete the territorial reform even without a consensus with the opposition, if a political agreement between the parties cannot be reached. An analysis conducted by experts engaged by the government majority has identified 14 municipal

Another debate took place in Parliament between Movement Together MP Redi Muçi and Socialist MP Erion Braçe during discussions on the agricultural land law. Muçi raised accusations regarding problems in agriculture and government policies, while Braçe responded by defending his positions and the work done for the sector. “I want to speak about a law on which I agree with Erion, one that I will also vote against. Erion mentioned that the construction sector has experienced gro