Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Albania
Albania is a parliamentary republic led by President Bajram Begaj and Prime Minister Edi Rama of the Socialist Party, following the party's victory in the May 2025 elections securing a fourth term. The unicameral Parliament has 140 seats amid ongoing political polarization and judicial reforms. High polarization impacts legislative oversight, while EU integration efforts continue with recent governance reforms.
Political Stability
Poor
Corruption Index
Below Average
Democracy Index
Moderate
Government Type
Parliamentary republic
Legal System
Civil law system
Head of State
President Bajram Begaj(since 2022)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Edi Rama(Socialist Party of Albania)since 2013
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: 0-1
Low
World Bank (2024)
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2024)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Reporters Without Borders (2024)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Flawed Democracy
Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Center-left
Center-right
Voting Rights
Universal suffrage for citizens aged 18 and over through secret ballot
Recent Developments
- Socialist Party won May 2025 parliamentary elections, securing Prime Minister Edi Rama’s fourth term with 83 seats
- Government reshuffling in 2024 including new ministers for defense, interior, and finance
- Launch of ‘good governance, rule of law and anti-corruption for Albania 2030’ reform process
- Extension of judicial vetting procedure and creation of new judicial map in 2024
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