Liberalism in Albania


This article gives an overview of liberalism in Albania. this is a limited to liberal parties with substantial support, mainly proved by having had a report in parliament. a 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 develope 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, item LI, ELDR and the Unity for Human Rights Party Partia Bashkimi për të Drejtat e Njeriut, which is the party of the ethnic minorities.

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