Prime Minister of AlbaniaHead of governmentThe prime minister of Albania, officially the prime minister of the Republic of Albania, is the head of government of Albania. The office of the prime minister is a core institution in the politics of Albania formed after the Albanian declaration of independence on 28 November 1912. Since that time, the nation has navigated a dynamic political evolution spanning distinct periods, encompassing a monarchy, a communist regime and the eventual democratic order.
Democratic Party of AlbaniaAlbanian political partyThe Democratic Party of Albania (Albanian: Partia Demokratike e Shqipërisë, PDSH), also known as the Democratic Party (Albanian: Partia Demokratike, PD), is a conservativepolitical party in Albania. It has been the largest opposition party in the country since 2013, and is one of the two major parties in Albanian politics along with the Socialist Party.
2021 Albanian parliamentary electionThis lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.Parliamentary elections were held in Albania on 25 April 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic to elect the 140 members of the parliament. A total of 1,871 candidates, including 732 women, were registered, with ten political parties, two coalitions and three independent candidates contesting the election.
2025 Albanian parliamentary electionParliamentary elections were held in Albania on 11 May 2025 to elect the 140 members of Parliament. They resulted in a fourth consecutive victory for the ruling Socialist Party (PS) led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, which increased its majority in parliament, with a promise of attaining European Union membership for Albania by 2030.
Sali BerishaPersonal detailsBornSali Ram Berisha (1944-10-15) 15 October 1944Viçidol, Tropojë, German-occupied AlbaniaPartyDemocraticOther politicalaffiliationsParty of Labour (1968–1990)SpouseLiri Ramaj(m. 1971)Children2EducationUniversity of Tirana (MD)OccupationPoliticianCardiologistSignatureWebsitesali-berisha.comSali Ram Berisha (born 15 October 1944) is an Albanian politician and retired cardiologist who served as President of Albania from 1992 to 1997 and as the 32nd Prime Minister of Albania from 2005 to 2013.Socialist Party of AlbaniaThe Socialist Party of Albania (Albanian: Partia Socialiste e Shqipërisë, PSSh), also known as simply the Socialist Party (Albanian: Partia Socialiste, PS), is a social-democratic centre-left political party in Albania. It is the successor to the Party of Labour of Albania, which reconstituted itself under its current name on 13 June 1991 after the fall of communism in an effort to adapt to the new political landscape. It has been the country’s Governing Party since 2013.
Accession of Albania to the European UnionOngoing accession process of Albania to the EUAccession of Albania to the European Union (EU) is on the agenda for future enlargement of the EU. Albania applied for EU membership on 28 April 2009, and has since June 2014 been an official candidate for accession. The Council of the European Union decided in March 2020 to open accession negotiations with Albania.
Mayor of TiranaThe mayor of Tirana (Albanian: Kryetari i Bashkisë së Tiranës) is the head of the municipality of Tirana, Albania. The mayor exercises the executive power of the city and is directly elected, together with the municipal council, for a 4-year term.
Special Structure against Corruption and Organized CrimeThe Special Structure against Corruption and Organized Crime (Albanian: Struktura e Posaçme Kundër Korrupsionit dhe Krimit të Organizuar, SPAK) is an independent judicial entity tasked with investigating corruption and organized crime at the highest levels of government and society in Albania.
2013 Albanian parliamentary electionThis lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.Parliamentary elections were held in Albania on 23 June 2013. The result was a victory for the Alliance for a European Albania led by the Socialist Party and its leader, Edi Rama. Incumbent Prime Minister Sali Berisha of the Democratic Party-led Alliance for Employment, Prosperity and Integration conceded defeat on 26 June.
2017 Albanian parliamentary electionParliamentary elections were held in Albania on 25 June. They had initially been scheduled for 18 June, but after a possible boycott was announced by opposition parties during a political crisis that lasted three months, an agreement was reached between all parties on 18 May to change the date. The Socialist Party won 74 of the 140 seats.
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (Albania)The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports (Albanian: Ministria e Turizmit, Kulturës dhe Sportit) is a department of the Albanian Government responsible for the implementation of affairs related to tourism, culture and sports. The current minister, Blendi Gonxhja, is serving since January 2024.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.