Back الحزب الاشتراكي الألباني Arabic الحزب الاشتراكى الالبانى ARZ Социалистическа партия на Албания Bulgarian Partit Socialista d'Albània Catalan Socialistická strana Albánie Czech Partia Socialiste e Shqipërisë Danish Partia Socialiste e Shqipërisë German Σοσιαλιστικό Κόμμα Αλβανίας Greek Socialista Partio de Albanio Esperanto Partido Socialista de Albania Spanish
Socialist Party of Albania Partia Socialiste e Shqipërisë | |
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| Abbreviation | PS, PSSh, SP[1] |
| Chairman | Edi Rama[1] |
| Leader of the Parliamentary Group | Bledar Çuçi |
| General Secretary | Blendi Klosi |
| Founded | 13 June 1991 |
| Preceded by | Party of Labour of Albania |
| Headquarters | Sheshi Austria 4, 1001 Tirana |
| Newspaper | Zëri i Popullit |
| Youth wing | Euro-Socialist Youth Forum |
| Membership (2024) | 93,000[2] |
| Ideology | Social democracy Pro-Europeanism |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| European affiliation | Party of European Socialists (associate) |
| International affiliation | Socialist International |
| Colours | Red[a] Green[a] Purple (customary)[b] |
| Slogan | Për Shqipërinë që duam ("For the Albania that We Want") |
| National Assembly | 75 / 140 |
| Municipality | 54 / 61 |
| Council Seats | 757 / 1,613 |
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The Socialist Party of Albania (Albanian: Partia Socialiste e Shqipërisë, PS or PSSh) is a social-democratic[1][3] political party in Albania.[4] It has been described as centre-left.[5][6][7] It is the inheriting force of the Communist Party of Albania, which was founded on 8 November 1941 and later became known as the Party of Labour of Albania (Partia e Punës e Shqipërisë). After the fall of communism in Albania, the Party of Labour of Albania rebranded itself as the Socialist Party of Albania in an effort to adapt to the new political landscape. This is the reason why the Socialist Party is claimed to have been founded on 13 June 1991.[8] The PS is an associate of the Party of European Socialists[9] and a member of the Socialist International,[10] and it claims to hold pro-European views.[11][12]
- ^ a b c "European Election Watch Albania". Center for Strategic and International Studies. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ ""Rezultat pozitiv 32 mijë anëtarë të rinj të PS", Rama në Asamblenë e PS: Të miratojmë mbajtjen e Kongresit më 20 Korrik". Archived from the original on 2024-06-11. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- ^ Slomp, Hans (2011). Europe, a Political Profile: An American Companion to European Politics. ABC-CLIO. p. 605. ISBN 978-0-313-39181-1.
- ^ Nordsieck, Wolfram (April 2021). "Albania". Parties and Elections in Europe.
- ^ "Albania opposition protests again, calls for new election". CityNews Vancouver. 2 June 2019.
The centre-right Democratic Party-led opposition supporters gathered Sunday at the main government building accusing centre-left Socialist Party Prime Minister Edi Rama of corruption and links to organized crime.
- ^ "Albania protests: Smoke bombs and firecrackers thrown at police as demonstrations turn violent". The Independent. 3 June 2019.
Prime Minister Edi Rama has faced repeated calls to stand down in recent months over claims that his centre-left Socialist Party is corrupt and has links to organised crime.
- ^ "Will the Presence of Iran's MEK Threaten Albania's Already Shaky Stability?". World Politics Review. 18 July 2019.
Rama's center-left Socialist Party holds a majority in Parliament, while the opposition is made up of parties to his left and right.
- ^ Elsie, Robert (2010), Historical Dictionary of Albania. Scarecrow Press. p. 422.
- ^ "Partia Socialiste e Shqipërisë". Party of European Socialists. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Full list of member parties and organisations". Socialist International. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ^ "Strategic Partnership with Kosovo". Socialist Party. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "The Albanian Electoral Systems since 1990" (PDF). Albanian Elections Observatory Brief (1). 19 April 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
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