Berisha further stated that “in its Emergency Resolution No. 4, adopted yesterday, the EPP calls on the EU, OSCE, Council of Europe, and other international democratic institutions to take action to stop all forms of abuse of state power, vote buying, voter intimidation, and electoral manipulation.”

The chairman of the Democratic Party said that “the resolution urges the prosecutor’s office to conduct a thorough and timely investigation into all allegations of electoral crimes before the elections and ensure that those responsible are held to account.”

Berisha highlighted that the resolution demands equal media access for all political actors, independent electoral monitoring, and the deployment of additional long-term observers by European institutions to high-risk municipalities. It also calls for documenting and publicly denouncing electoral abuses, while urging the application of EU accession conditionality mechanisms, which could result in Edi Rama’s legitimacy being revoked if violations persist.
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The Media and Communication Office of the Democratic Party stated that the meeting highlighted the long-established relations and traditional collaboration between the two sister right-wing parties in the Albanian-speaking region.
“The discussions revolved around the political challenges facing Kosovo and Albania at two distinct stages of their electoral processes – Kosovo in the post-election phase and Albania just before the elections. Both leaders shared their analyses of the latest political developments in their countries, highlighting the importance of coordinated strategies and mutual support in tackling democratic challenges, as well as strengthening representative and democratic institutions,” the statement said.

The Media and Communication Office of the Democratic Party announced that the meeting concluded with an emphasis on the need for closer cooperation between DLK and DP, based on shared ideologies and national responsibility. Both parties committed to strengthening democratic values, coordinating on common political interests, and addressing future challenges together for Albania and Kosovo.

Berisha also held a bilateral meeting with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković.
“The meeting was also attended by Croatia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Gordan Grlić Radman, as well as the Minister of Culture and Media, Nina Obuljen Koržinek,” announced the Media and Communication Office of the Democratic Party.
According to the Democratic Party, “During the meeting, discussions focused on the political developments in Albania, the challenges posed by the current regime, and the upcoming May 11 parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Plenković and the Croatian delegation expressed their support for the democratic processes in Albania and emphasized the importance of strengthening political and institutional cooperation between right-wing forces in the region.”

“The parties reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with a particular focus on diplomacy, culture, and European integration, in order to strengthen the ties between the two countries and advance their shared interests,” announced the Media and Communication Office of the Democratic Party. /j.p/sm/