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Tomorrow, the recount begins for all polling centers in Fier and Tirana, while this process will partially begin for Durrës and Elbasan.
Following the request of the opposition coalition Democratic Party-Alliance for Greater Albania, 1,282 ballot boxes are expected to be recounted in the capital.
In total, 2,323 voting centers will be opened, including 85 ballot boxes from abroad. The process will take place in the 4 regions of Tirana, Fier, Elbasan and Durrës and will cost around 21 million new lek. The CEC has stated that it will not request additional budget, as it has saved and the 21 million new lek budget will go to the registration system and online transmission of results, logistical infrastructure and for envelopes and auxiliary materials.
The opposition hopes to find 1,300 votes in its favor, which will give it the 14th mandate, which the Mundësia Party lost in the May 11 race after the counting of emigrant votes. The recount in Tirana also increases the chances for those who had a close race on the open list, but did not manage to win the mandate.
Meanwhile, for Fier, the Democratic Party says that there is evidence in the ballot boxes that proves the manipulation of the electoral process, although in the Fier district the ASHM coalition managed to obtain only 4 mandates, compared to 12 that the Socialist Party obtained. In total, 587 ballot boxes will be opened.
Also, the opening of 97 ballot boxes in Peqin and Gramsh is expected to verify the irregularities claimed by the DP. The ballots will not be recounted for the purpose of the result, but only to compare the data in the ballot boxes with those in the minutes.
Full announcement:
The recount process begins tomorrow, June 17, 2025.
The decision of the Complaints and Sanctions Commission (KAS) has set in motion the CEC and one of the most important post-voting electoral operations: the recount of ballot boxes. This process is guaranteed by the professionalism of the CEC administration and transparency towards the public by broadcasting every action performed directly online!
What does the recount involve?
In total, 2,323 voting centers will be opened, including 85 ballot boxes from abroad.
The process is carried out by 24 counting groups, with 63 administration employees (48 counters + 15 substitutes).
The recount is carried out at 24 tables, where authorized observers from the 3 complaining entities are present: the DP-ASHM Coalition, the SP and the Mundësia Party.
Where is the recount taking place? The entire process is taking place at the Farie Hoti Sports Palace in Tirana and is broadcast live on the CEC's social networks.
For which districts is the recount taking place?
TIRANA DISTRICT
All ballot boxes within the country
18 CEAZ
1,282 voting centers
FIER DISTRICT
All boxes for subjects and candidates
9 CEAZ
587 voting centers
DURRA DISTRICT
Complete recount for:
▪️ 111 VCs of CEAZ no. 21 and 22
▪️ 126 VCs listed by PD-ASHM
▪️ 60 VCs requested by PLL
Including 85 boxes from voting abroad
In total: 360 boxes for recount (275 inside the country + 85 abroad)
ELBASAN DISTRICT
94 VC of CEAZ no. 45 and 52 (ballot papers and election materials)
Transparency also for the budget:
7,858,600 lek for the online registration and transmission system of results
8,480,000 lek for logistical infrastructure
4,775,450 lek for envelopes and supporting materials
The recount process is further evidence of the CEC's commitment to transparent, credible and inclusive elections.
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