6 minutes agoRama: We'll continue reforms and create jobs
Periskopi(9 years ago)
(9 years ago)The Socialist Party in Albania has voiced commitment to clearing corrupt judges, creating new jobs and striking trade with cannabis on the road to membership in the European Union, as the final results of the 25 June elections confirmed the party's victory. Clement Zguri from the Central Election Commission [...]
Clement Zguri from the Central Election Commission said official preliminary results show the Socialists won 48% of the vote, or 74 seats in Albania's Parliament with 140 MPs.
The opposition Democratic Party won 29%, or 43 parliamentary seats, while the Socialist Movement for Integration came in third, winning 14% of the vote and 19 MPs.
The Democratic Party and the Socialist Movement for Integration have accused the Socialist Party of buying votes in these elections, where voting was 46.72%, considered low, reports the agency Reuters from Tirana.
The Socialist Party has dismissed the accusations.
After our first mandate, much work remains to be done, and we plan to immediately get back to work, continue reforms, expand the economy and create jobs”, Socialist Party leader Edi Rama said.
