Under the party slogan, “Albania 2030 in EU, Only with Edi and SP,” Rama insists that full EU accession is possible by 2030 with annual funding of 1 billion euros ($1.13 billion) upon joining.

The ruling Socialist Party, led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, secures victory in Albanian elections, promising progress toward EU membership. With 96% votes counted, socialists gain 82 seats in the Parliament,

Albania's parliamentary elections draw international attention as former Trump campaign advisors support opposition leader Berisha against incumbent PM Rama amid corruption allegations.

Albanians voted in parliamentary elections on Sunday with prime minister Edi Rama seeking an unprecedented fourth term after a campaign dominated by promises to join the European Union and accusations of widespread corruption.

Albanians were voting Sunday to decide whether to give Prime Minister Edi Rama a fourth term or side with his longstanding rival in an election seen as crucial for the country's European Union ambitions.

Almost 200,000 Albanians abroad voted by postal vote - The candidates' campaign and the country's EU membership ambitions

Albania's prime minister Edi Rama has secured an unprecedented fourth term in power after his Socialist Party sailed to victory in Sunday's election, official results showed on Tuesday, although the opposition claim the vote was stolen.