Preliminary results in Albania’s parliamentary elections give a clear victory to the ruling Socialist Party which attracted voters supporting the country’s uphill effort to join the European Union and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s bid for a fourth term.

By bne IntelliNews Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is set to secure a record fourth term in office after his Socialist Party won a clear majority in the May 11 general election, according to near-final results published on May 13.

Albania's ruling Socialists, led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, appear to have secured a clear win. While Rama has promised EU membership in five years, the opposition has questioned whether the country is ready.