Albania’s Premier on Track to Win Unprecedented Fourth Term

Prime Minister Edi Rama casts his vote during parliamentary elections in Tirana, Albania, on May 11.Photographer: Vlasov Sulaj/AP Photo

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By Gresa Kraja

May 12, 2025 at 1:08 AM EDT

Updated on

May 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM EDT

Albania’s premier is on track to win an unprecedented fourth term as he vowed to finally take the Adriatic country into the European Union and cement its status as a tourist destination.

Prime Minister Edi Rama’s Socialist Party won 52% of the vote in parliamentary elections, according to official results, with 70% precincts and a portion of diaspora ballots tallied. If he’s able to maintain that lead, he’ll gain enough seats to govern alone and potentially tighten his grip on parliament. Final results are expected on Tuesday.