Ruling Socialist Party (SP) has announced Saturday changes to its political leadership in Tirana, with Prime Minister and party leader Edi Rama appointing Albana Koçiu and Ervin Demo to jointly lead the party’s structures in the capital.

Taulant Balla and Ogerta Manastirliu will continue serving as political leaders for the wider Tirana district.

Following the announcement at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Ervin Demo publicly expressed gratitude to Rama and party members for the confidence placed in him and Koçiu.

In his statement, Demo pledged to strengthen the party’s organization across Tirana’s neighborhoods, administrative units and villages, emphasizing teamwork, accountability and closer communication with citizens.

He also highlighted the need to address