Written question asked by Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 May 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 30 May 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Friday, 30 May 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Albania: Elections
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have discussed with the government of Albania recent reports of alleged illegal and corrupt practices at the Albanian general election on 11 May.
- Answer
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The UK promotes free and fair elections and works closely with international community partners, including the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), in support of democratic process and structures in Albania. The UK contributed observers to the ODIHR-led observation mission. We share the mission's preliminary conclusions that the election was "competitive and professionally conducted but took place in a highly polarized environment and contestants did not enjoy a level playing field".
It is important that deficiencies in electoral practices and reported election irregularities are addressed to support public confidence in the process. We continue to encourage the Albanian authorities and Central Election Commission to make best use of ODIHR expertise and implement outstanding recommendations.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL7526
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Corruption Fraud Elections Albania
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- 2025-09-05 22:47:12 +0100
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