Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has clinched a historic fourth term, becoming the first leader in the country’s post-communist era to secure such a mandate. His Socialist Party (PS) won 52% of the vote in Sunday’s election,

Voting has ended in Albania’s parliamentary election after a boisterous campaign dominated by the country’s uphill effort to join the European Union and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s bid for a fourth term.

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

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.

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.

Albania’s main opposition leader has hired Trump-linked campaign consultants and a lobbying firm to help him in the country's May 11 parliamentary election.