Three days after the Central Election Commission certified the results of the May 11 elections, the reaction of the United States Embassy, which is known for its active role in defending democracy in the country, also came.
Through a short and concise message, the US Embassy congratulated the " Albanian people " yesterday on the elections and emphasized that it " looks forward to continuing its close partnership with Albania ", without mentioning either the winners or the leaders in particular, or the progress of the electoral process.
If we go back in time and recall the message of the US Embassy in the 2021 elections, it is noticeable that the message is longer, where in addition to congratulations to Prime Minister Edi Rama and the then opposition leader Lulzim Basha, the participation of citizens was appreciated and the importance of criminal prosecution for any violator of the electoral law was underlined. Also, the need to reflect on the OSCE/ODIHR report to improve the electoral process was emphasized.
And while analysts in the country can analyze the context of these changes from different perspectives, Vox News is bringing the two statements:
Message of the Year 2021
We congratulate Prime Minister Edi Rama and the Socialist Party on their election victory. We also congratulate the leader of the Democratic Party, Lulzim Basha, who led a strong campaign, giving voice to many citizens and giving hope. Most importantly, we congratulate the Albanian citizens, who spoke clearly.
Recognizing the outcome of these elections and in cooperation with each other, leaders must act responsibly for the good of Albanians. We look forward to working with Albania to further strengthen cooperation on democracy, security and business.
We note the OSCE-ODIHR preliminary report and await the final report, which should be used to further improve elections in Albania. We reiterate that law enforcement and the judiciary must prosecute anyone who violates the law and impedes the right of citizens to vote freely and peacefully.”Message 2025:
We congratulate the people of Albania on the parliamentary elections and look forward to continuing our close partnership with Albania