Albania - punitive voting

Disputes continue over the recent Albanian election with the ruling Socialist party so far refusing to concede. Corruption allegations have been the oppositions most popular and effective weapon. The result, on a fairly low 57% turnout, has been seen as punishment for the ruling party rather than as positive support for Sali Barisha's right wing democrats. Both sides promised they could win over the EU and gain a first step on the road to membership - the Stabilization and Association Agreement. The public, according to some observers, remains sceptical more from the IWPR...