Albania's President Bajram Begaj Sets May 9, 2027, as Date for Next Local Elections

Albanian President Bajram Begaj has officially decreed May 9, 2027, as the date for the country's next local elections, when citizens will elect local government representatives across Albania.

 President Bajram Begaj signing the presidential decree setting the date for Albania's local elections, following consultations with election officials and political groups.

According to the Presidency, the date was selected following consultations with parliamentary political groups and the State Election Commissioner, the institution responsible for organizing elections.

The Socialist Party's parliamentary group, the Social Democratic Party and the State Election Commissioner participated in the consultations. Other political parties chose not to take part.

The State Election Commissioner proposed May 9, the final Sunday within the spring election period, arguing that it would provide more time to prepare and implement the necessary electoral measures. The Social Democratic Party also supported this date.

The Presidency emphasized that the selected date does not favor any political party or interfere with voters' freedom of choice.

President Begaj called on all political forces to participate with credible candidates, political platforms and alternatives, urging them to respect electoral legislation, ensure fair competition and cooperate with the Central Election Commission (CEC) to guarantee a transparent process in line with democratic standards.