Liberalism in Albania

This article gives an overview of liberalism in Albania. It is limited to liberal parties with substantial support, mainly proved by having had a representation in parliament. The sign ⇒ denotes another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this scheme it isn't necessary so that parties labeled themselves as a liberal party.

Background

History

A form of radical liberalism was dominant shortly after independence, but became oppressed. After the restoration of democracy in the 1990s, liberalism was and is only a weak political factor. Two parties could be considered to embrace liberal values: the Democratic Alliance Party ("Partia Aleanca Demokratike", member LI, ELDR) and the Unity for Human Rights Party ("Partia Bashkimi për të Drejtat e Njeriut"), which is the party of the ethnic minorities.

Democratic Party

*1924: The democratic faction of the "Popular Party" (Partia Popullore), led by Stylian Fan Noli seceded and established the liberal Democratic Party ("Parti Demokratike").
*1924: The party is banned by the dictatorship

Democratic Alliance Party

1992: A liberal faction of the conservative Democratic Party of Albania ("Partia Demokratike e Shqipërisë") seceded to form the present-day Democratic Alliance Party ("Partia Aleanca Demokratike")

Liberal leaders

* Stylian Fan Noli

ee also

* History of Albania
* Politics of Albania
* List of political parties in Albania