Albania’s election: A country in need of a new political narrative as it aims to open EU accession talks

Albania were due to hold a parliamentary election on 25 June 2017. The election was originally scheduled for 18 June 2017, but was pushed back seven days following a prolonged political crisis.

Andi Hoxhaj previews the vote, highlighting that while the country has made substantial improvements with respect to socio-economic reforms, its lack of political stability has held back attempts to pursue closer integration with the EU. The election will be a key moment in demonstrating to the EU that Albania has the potential to open accession talks.

ESO: Key Source: Albanian parliamentary election, 2017 http://www.europeansources.info/record/albanian-parliamentary-election-2017/

Deutsche Welle, 24.06.17: Parliamentary elections without campaign posters in Albania http://p.dw.com/p/2fJr3

Balkan Insight, 24.06.17: [Opinion]: Albania's Election Escapades https://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/democracy-remains-elusive-in-albania-06-24-2017

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