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Albania's Socialist Party leads in parliamentary vote, results show

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Posted on May 12, 2025

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· Last updated: January 23, 2026

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Albania's Socialist Party leads in parliamentary vote, results show

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TIRANA (Reuters) - Prime Minister Edi Rama's Socialist Party took a strong lead in Albania's parliamentary election, securing 52.85% of the vote with 29% of the ballots counted, state election

Albania's Socialist Party Secures Strong Lead in Parliamentary Elections

TIRANA (Reuters) - Prime Minister Edi Rama's Socialist Party took a strong lead in Albania's parliamentary election, securing 52.85% of the vote with 29% of the ballots counted, state election commission results showed on Monday.

The opposition Democratic Party was placed second with 34.27% of the votes.

(Reporting by Ivana Sekularac and Fatos Bytyci; Editing by Aidan Lewis)

Key Takeaways

Socialist Party leads with 52.85% of the vote.
29% of ballots counted so far.
Democratic Party holds 34.27% of votes.
Prime Minister Edi Rama leads the Socialist Party.
Election results reported by state commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of the vote did the Socialist Party secure?

The Socialist Party secured 52.85% of the vote with 29% of the ballots counted.

Which party came in second in the parliamentary elections?

The opposition Democratic Party came in second with 34.27% of the votes.

Who is the Prime Minister of Albania?

The Prime Minister of Albania is Edi Rama, who leads the Socialist Party.

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