The Congress debated on 21 October, a report, Recommendation on the local elections held in Albania on 21 June 2015. The local elections were the first to be held after the adoption of the territorial-administrative reform in July 2014 and based on changed legislation concerning female candidates. “In general, the 2015 local elections can be seen as an important step towards “normalisation” of the political environment in Albania” stated Stewart Dickson, (United Kingdom, R, ILGD) Congress Rapporteur and Head of delegation. He welcomed the improvement, since previous elections, of the peaceful and civilized campaign and organised voting.
Speech of Stewart DICKSON (United Kingdom, R, ILGD)
