Freedom House and OSI Washington, DC, hosted a discussion panel on the parliamentary elections taking place in Albania this summer. Observers expect the elections to be competitive and tense. The quality of the vote may have significant ramifications for Albania's EU and NATO prospects. It will also cast a spotlight on the country's reform efforts over the past four years.
Moderated by OSI Regional Director Jonas Rolett, the panel featured the following speakers:
- Elez Biberaj, Voice of America
- Robert Hand, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission)
- Jona Repishti, Mjaft Foundation