Liberalism in Albania

This article gives an overview ofliberalism inAlbania.It is limited toliberalpartieswith 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.

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: theDemocratic Alliance Party(Partia Aleanca Demokratike,memberLI,ELDR) and theUnity 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 thePopular Party(Partia Popullore), led byStylian Fan Noliseceded and established the liberalDemocratic Party(Parti Demokratike).
• 1924: The party is banned by the dictatorship

Democratic Alliance Party

1992: A liberal faction of the conservativeDemocratic Party of Albania(Partia Demokratike e Shqipërisë) seceded to form the present-dayDemocratic Alliance Party(Partia Aleanca Demokratike)

Liberal leaders

• Stylian Fan Noli

See also

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