Major outlets reported a clear win for Vetëvendosje [Self-Determination] and incumbent Prime Minister Albin Kurti after months of political deadlock and limited institutional functioning. Analysts said it remained unclear whether Vetëvendosje [Self-Determination] could govern alone or would need a small coalition. German public broadcaster ZDF reported that Vetëvendosje [Self-Determination] won about 49.4% of votes. The BBC reported that voters delivered a “landslide victory” for Vetëvendosje [Self-Determination]. BBC noted that voters backed Kurti despite criticisms of his approach to the opposition and international partners.

Source: International New York Times December 29, 2025 16:41 UTC