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 ⇒ means a reference to another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this scheme it isn't necessary so that parties labeled themselves as a liberal party.
Introduction
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 pėr tė Drejtat e Njeriut), which is the party of the ethnic minorities.
The timeline
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 Shqipėrisė) seceded to form the present-day Democratic Alliance Party (Partia Aleanca Demokratike)
Liberal leaders
References
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See also
