Albania’s constitutional court dismisses electoral code appeal

Dec 24, 2024 - Albania’s Constitutional Court has rejected an appeal by smaller political parties challenging amendments to the Electoral Code.

The changes require political entities to submit two types of candidate lists, which smaller parties argued unfairly favour larger competitors. The court ruled the amendments constitutional, stating they apply equally to all electoral participants.

The decision solidifies Albania’s current voting framework, but critics say it raises barriers for smaller parties ahead of future elections.