Rama I Government
Rama I Government | |
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![]() 65th Government of Albania | |
2013‒2017 | |
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Date formed | 15 September 2013 |
Date dissolved | 13 September 2017 |
People and organisations | |
President | Bujar Nishani |
Prime Minister | Edi Rama |
Deputy Prime Minister | Niko Peleshi Ledina Mandia |
No. of ministers | 19[a] |
Total no. of members | 36[a] |
Member parties | PS, LSI |
Status in legislature | Coalition government |
Opposition parties | PD, PR |
Opposition leader | Lulzim Basha |
History | |
Election | 2013 election |
Predecessor | Berisha II Government |
Successor | Rama II Government |
The first Government of Prime Minister Edi Rama was the 65th ruling Government of the Republic of Albania formed on 15 September 2013.
Following the 2013 election, the Socialist Party-led Alliance for a European Albania won a majority of seats to Parliament and formed the government. There is a record, six women in the government, which is a regional precedent as well. Rama said: "A team has been built with almost 90 percent of people sitting for the first time in the ministerial chair and probably with more women that all the governments of Albania have had all together in these 20 years."[1]
Issues
Amongst its first issues was a reshuffling of the domestic security infrastructure boost security and combat an increasing crime rate. In announcing the change, Rama said "We have inherited a security situation unthinkable for a country that is not in a state of war or armed conflict." The changes entailed a less centralised in order to be closer to the community. In this regard, the number of high-ranking officers was reduced from 811 to 255, the head of the General Directorate of Police Hysni Burgaj was replaced by former special forces commander Artan Didi and the heads of the police in the 12 administrative regions were also replaced, while units like the traffic police were disbanded.[2]
Looking to gain membership to the European Union, it has gained the support of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, he becoming an advisor to the government.[3] It has also gained the support of the multiple EU governments to help propel it forward towards EU integration.[citation needed]
On 16 October 2013 the European Commission released its annual reports on prospective member states which concluded that the Albanian election was held in an "orderly manner" and that progress had been made in meeting other conditions and as such recommended granting Albania candidate status.[4] On 5 December 2013 in an MEP meeting it was recommended that "...the Council should acknowledge the progress made by Albania by granting it candidate status without undue delay."[5] However, several states, including Denmark and the Netherlands, remained opposed to granting Albania candidate status,[6] and at a December 2013 meeting the Council of the European Union put off the decision until June 2014.[7]
As done during his tenure as Mayor of Tirana, Rama stresses the modernization of public services and has started the process of modernizing and restoring customs and also employed the English "Crown Agents", to help reform the customs.[8] Also done when mayor, the demolition of buildings by the NUCI, the National Urban Construction Institution, is an important matter for keeping the coast and Albania authentic.[9]
Cabinet
The first Rama Government on the day he took office consisted of 19 ministers, not including the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister.[10]
Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | |
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Prime Minister | 15 September 2013 | 13 September 2017 | PS | ||
Deputy Prime Minister | 15 September 2013 | 22 May 2017 | PS | ||
22 May 2017 | 13 September 2017 | Independent | |||
Ministry of Finances | 15 September 2013 | 17 February 2016 | PS | ||
26 February 2016 | 22 May 2017 | PS | |||
Helga Vukaj | 22 May 2017 | 13 September 2017 | Independent | ||
Ministry of Internal Affairs | 15 September 2013 | 19 March 2017 | PS | ||
24 March 2017 | 22 May 2017 | PS | |||
Dritan Demiraj | 22 May 2017 | 13 September 2017 | Independent | ||
Ministry of Defence | 15 September 2013 | 13 September 2017 | PS | ||
Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 15 September 2013 | 13 September 2017 | PS | ||
Ministry of European Integration | 15 September 2013 | 13 September 2017 | LSI | ||
Ministry of Justice | 15 September 2013 | 10 November 2015 | LSI | ||
Ylli Manjani | 13 November 2015 | 31 January 2017 | LSI | ||
3 February 2017 | 22 May 2017 | LSI | |||
22 May 2017 | 13 September 2017 | PD | |||
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure | 15 September 2013 | 9 September 2016 | LSI | ||
Sokol Dervishaj | 9 September 2016 | 13 September 2017 | LSI | ||
Minister of Education and Sports | 15 September 2013 | 22 May 2017 | PS | ||
Mirela Karabina | 22 May 2017 | 13 September 2017 | Independent | ||
Ministry of Economic Development, Tourism, Trade and Enterprise The Department of Tourism was added to this ministry in February 2015 | 15 September 2013 | 17 February 2016 | PS | ||
Milva Ekonomi | 26 February 2016 | 13 September 2017 | PS | ||
Ministry of Urban Development Until February 2015, Ministry of Urban Development and Tourism | Eglantina Gjermeni | 15 September 2013 | 13 September 2017 | PS | |
Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Water Administration | 15 September 2013 | 13 September 2017 | LSI | ||
Ministry of Health | 15 September 2013 | 19 March 2017 | PS | ||
24 March 2017 | 22 May 2017 | PS | |||
Arben Beqiri | 22 May 2017 | 13 September 2017 | Independent | ||
Ministry of Social Welfare and Youth | 15 September 2013 | 11 May 2015 | PS | ||
26 May 2015 | 19 March 2017 | PS | |||
24 March 2017 | 22 May 2017 | PS | |||
Xhulieta Kërtusha | 22 May 2017 | 13 September 2017 | Independent | ||
Minister of Culture | 15 September 2013 | 13 September 2017 | PS | ||
Minister of Energy and Industry | 15 September 2013 | 13 September 2017 | PS | ||
Minister of Environment | 15 September 2013 | 13 September 2017 | LSI | ||
Minister of State for Relations with Parliament | Ilirjan Celibashi | 15 September 2013 | 14 August 2014 | PS | |
27 August 2014 | 13 September 2017 | PS | |||
Minister of State for Innovation and Public Administration | 15 September 2013 | 13 September 2017 | PS | ||
Minister of State for Local Affairs | 15 September 2013 | 19 March 2017 | PS | ||
24 March 2017 | 13 September 2017 | PS |
Notes
See also
References
- ^ "Albania Sets Gender Precedent in Region Eurasia Review". Eurasiareview.com. 10 August 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ Besar Likmeta (3 May 2013). "New Albania Govt Restructures Police Force". Balkan Insight. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "BBC News - Tony Blair joins Albania's campaign to join European Union". Bbc.co.uk. 3 October 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "EU enlargement: priorities for 2014". European Commission. 16 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
- ^ "ViEU integration: progress reports for Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, Iceland". European Parliament. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ^ "Serbia Expected To Get EU Membership Boost; Delay For Albania". 17 December 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ^ "Council conclusions on Enlargement and Stabilisation and Association Process" (PDF). Council of the European Union. 17 December 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ^ "Albania seeks foreign experts to increase pace of reforms". 14 January 2014. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014.
- ^ "INUK vazhdon aksionin në Dhërmi - Lajme - Top Channel". top-channel.tv.
- ^ "Fletorja Zyrtare e Republikës se Shqipërisë". Official Journal of the Republic of Albania. 154 (in Albanian). Parliament of Albania: 4. 13 September 2013.