TIRANA, March 21 /ATA/ In his address to the General Assembly of the Socialist Party, Prime Minister Edi Rama underscored the importance of territorial administrative reform, the depoliticization of the electoral administration, and the enhancement of parliamentary technology.
Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that Albania must navigate a territorial administrative reform which cannot remain confined within the scope of a commission, stressing that the time has come for it to be openly consulted and discussed. He emphasized that the reform must first be discussed with citizens in the territories, given its necessity, while acknowledging that unfounded claims and slanders have already begun to circulate and will likely intensify to put spokes in its wheels. Rama underscored that the reform is indispensable for numerous reasons stressing the need to be clearly communicated to the public.
He further emphasized the importance of electoral reform, underscoring the need for the complete depoliticization of the electoral administration. ‘Whether we wish it or not, we must address the recommendations of the OSCE-ODIHR. Above all, we must ensure the full depoliticization of the electoral administration, as this remains one of the most shameful aspects for a country on track to the European Union accession. Albania may well be the only nation in Europe that still operates with politically appointed electoral commissions,’ the Prime Minister declared.
The Head of Government also stressed the need to strengthen Parliament in terms of technology and cybersecurity. ‘We must enhance the technological capacity of Parliament. Although the recent cyberattack against the institution did not cause damage, cybersecurity must be addressed right away,’ the Prime Minister declared, adding that Albania ranks ninth in the Global Cybersecurity Index thanks to a system it has independently built.
The Prime Minister further announced the establishment of an Ethics Commission, chaired by Lindita Nikolla, which in the coming period will oversee and address internal administrative practices that bear directly on the success of Albania’s negotiations with the European Union. Rama emphasized that these reforms are designed to strengthen transparency, efficiency, and institutional integrity, thereby improving the functioning of Parliament and ensuring broader citizen participation in the decision‑making process.
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