Rama III Government

67th Government of Albania
2021‒Incumbent
Date formed18 September 2021 (2021-09-18)
People and organisations
PresidentIlir Meta
Bajram Begaj
Prime MinisterEdi Rama
Deputy Prime MinisterBelinda Balluku
No. of ministers16[lower-alpha 1]
Member parties  PS
Status in legislatureMajority
Opposition parties  PD,   LSI,   PSD,   PR,
  PDIU,   PAA,   LZHK,
  PLL,   PBDNJ
Opposition leadersSali Berisha,Ilir Meta
History
Election(s)2021 election
PredecessorRama II Government

The third Government of Prime Minister Edi Rama is the 67th ruling Government of the Republic of Albania which was officially mandated by President Ilir Meta on 18 September 2021.[1][2] Following the 2021 election, the Socialist Party won for the third consecutive time a majority of seats to Parliament and also for the second time in a row the right to form a government without the help of coalitions.[3]

Background

The government was presented for the first time at the Congress of the Socialist Party by Edi Rama himself.[4][5] On 14 September 2021, the President decreed the government after a verification made in the judiciary, including SPAK.[6] In the second meeting after the constitution of the new Parliament of Albania on 16 and 17, the ministers, chaired by the PM Rama, presented in a marathon session of 20 hours the governing program, at the end of which they were approved by the parliament.[7] On the 18th the oath was taken before the president and only at noon, the new Council of Ministers gathered for the first time taking its first decisions.[8]

Cabinet

The Rama's III government differs slightly from the end of the previous mandate, making its key posts entrusted to the same ministers again. Ministers such as Belinda Balluku and Ogerta Manastirliu were reconfirmed in previous positions, taking into account the popularity won during the exercise of their duties.[9] Both were ranked high in the polls, especially Ms. Manastirliu, given the pandemic situation of COVID-19, which gave her a lot of popularity with the management of the situation in the country, where despite the criticism prevailed positive reactions.[10]

The new Albanian government was widely praised for the dominance of women in ministerial posts. Out of 17 ministries, 12 will be led by women, making it fifth globally in women's representation in Cabinet, according to the latest United Nations.[11][12][13] Rama himself in his speech in parliament described it as “This new government will enter history as the cabinet with the highest number of women”.[14] In this new mandate, Arben Ahmetaj was also reconfirmed in office as Minister of State for Reconstruction and Reform Program, but was also appointed Deputy Prime Minister.[15] Giving importance to the program of reconstruction and recovery from the consequences of the earthquake of November 2019, where damage was done to apartments, schools, cultural and historical objects, as well as infrastructure.[16]

PortfolioMinisterTook officeLeft officeParty
Prime Minister18 September 2021Incumbent PS
Deputy Prime Minister18 September 202128 July 2022 PS
28 July 2022Incumbent PS
Ministry of Finances and Economy18 September 2021Incumbent PS
Ministry of Interior18 September 20218 July 2023 PS
8 July 2023Incumbent PS
Ministry of Defence18 September 2021Incumbent PS
Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs18 September 202112 September 2023 PS
12 September 2023Incumbent PS
Ministry of Justice18 September 2021Incumbent PS
Minister of Infrastructure and Energy18 September 2021Incumbent PS
Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth18 September 2021Incumbent PS
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development18 September 2021Incumbent PS
Ministry of Health and Social Protection18 September 2021Incumbent PS
Ministry of Culture18 September 2021Incumbent PS
Ministry of Tourism and Environment18 September 2021Incumbent PS
Minister of State for Relations with Parliament18 September 2021Incumbent PS
Minister of State for Entrepreneurs18 September 2021Incumbent PS
Minister of State for Youth and Children18 September 2021Incumbent PS
Minister of State for Service Standards18 September 2021Incumbent PS
Minister of State for Reconstruction and Reform Program18 September 202128 July 2022 PS
Minister of State for EU Integration
Majlinda Dhuka
28 July 2022Incumbent PS

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ The PM and Deputy Prime Minister are not counted.

References

  1. ↑ "Anëtarët e Këshillit të Ministrave betohen para Presidentit të Republikës, Sh.T.Z. Ilir Meta". Presidenti i Republikës së Shqipërisë (in Albanian). 18 September 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  2. ↑ "US, OSCE, Commissioner for Enlargement, international messages on swearing in new government". politiko.al. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  3. ↑ "Albania's Socialists win election, gain 3rd straight mandate". AP NEWS. 27 April 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  4. ↑ Trkanjec, Zeljko (3 September 2021). "New Albanian government to have 12 women, four men". www.euractiv.com. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  5. ↑ "Albanian PM appoints world's most female-dominated cabinet". www.intellinews.com. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  6. ↑ "President Decrees New Government". ALBANIA DAILY NEWS. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  7. ↑ "Women dominate top table in Albania's new government". euronews. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  8. ↑ "Qeveria "Rama 3" betohet tek Presidenti Ilir Meta". Tv Klan. 18 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  9. ↑ "Rezultatet e sondazhit të Euronews Albania: Kë duan të shohin shqiptarët në kabinetin 'Rama 3'". Euronews Albania. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  10. ↑ "Performanca e ministrave, tre gra ndër më të vlerësuarat nga të rinjtë". Euronews Albania. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  11. ↑ "Fletorja Zyrtare e Republikës se Shqipërisë". Official Journal of the Republic of Albania. 145 (in Albanian). Parliament of Albania: 3. 17 September 2021.
  12. ↑ Welle (www.dw.com), Deutsche. "Albania approves new female-dominated Cabinet | DW | 17.09.2021". DW.COM. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  13. ↑ "Albania votes in its first female dominated government". Reuters. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  14. ↑ "Albania claims global leadership for women in government". AP NEWS. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  15. ↑ "Arben Ahmetaj". Qeveria Shqiptare Keshilli i Ministrave. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  16. ↑ "Fjala e Zv. Kryeministrit Arben Ahmetaj Programi "Shqipëria 2030" | Rindërtimi". rindertimi.gov.al. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
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