Prime Minister of Albania
Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania | |
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Appointer | Bujar Nishani, as President of Albania |
Inaugural holder | Ismail Qemali |
Formation | 29 November 1912 |
Website | www.kryeministria.al |
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Prime Ministers of Albania (Albanian: Kryeministri, Kryetari i Këshillit të Ministrave) is the head of government of the Republic of Albania.
The Prime Minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. Executive power rests with the Council of Ministers (cabinet). The Chairman of the Council (Prime Minister) is appointed by the President; ministers are nominated by the President on the basis of the Prime Minister's recommendation. The People's Assembly must give final approval of the composition of the Council. The Council is responsible for carrying out both foreign and domestic policies. It directs and controls the activities of the ministries and other state organs.
The first Prime Minister of Albania was Ismail Qemali. The current Prime Minister is Edi Rama, since 15 September 2013.
History of the office
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List of Prime Ministers of Albania
Living former Prime Ministers
Name | Term | Date of birth |
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Fatos Nano | 1997–1998 2002–2005 |
16 September 1952 |
Ylli Bufi | 25 May 1948 | |
Vilson Ahmeti | 1991–1992 | 1951 |
Aleksandër Meksi | 1992–1997 | 8 March 1939 |
Bashkim Fino | 12 October 1962 | |
Pandeli Majko | 1998–1999 |
15 November 1967 |
Ilir Meta | 1999–2002 | 24 March 1969 |
Sali Berisha | 2005–2013 | 15 October 1944 |