Agron Shehaj

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Agron Shehaj
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Member of the Albanian parliament
Incumbent
Assumed office
2017
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Agron Shehaj

(1977-12-08) 8 December 1977 (age 47)
Vlorë, People's Socialist Republic of Albania
Political party Opportunity Party (2024–present)
Independent (2022–2024)
Democratic Party (2017–2022)
Alma mater University of Florence
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Agron Shehaj (born December 8, 1977) is an Albanian politician and entrepreneur. He was elected as one of the 140 deputies of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania, following the parliamentary elections of June 25, 2017. [1] Shehaj was a member of the Democratic Party of Albania. [2]

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Background

Agron Shehaj was born in the coastal city of Vlorë, southern Albania. He emigrated to Italy with his family in 1991. [3] There, he completed his high school education in Bolzano and later enrolled to study economics in Florence. In 2005, he decided to return to Albania and quickly climbed the ladder of success in the field of the telemarketing business. He manages the "Sestante Holding" group of companies that operate extensively throughout Europe and North America, while being one of the largest employers in the Albanian market. [4]

Shehaj co-founded the "Lumo Skëndo Institute of Historical Studies" along with historian Uran Butka. His Kujto.al digital archive is an initiative of the "Foundation for the Remembrance of the Victims of Communism in Albania". In Tirana, he is the main sponsor of youth football club Spartak.

Political activity

Shehaj started his involvement in politics in 2017 as leader of the Democratic Party list in Vlorë. His political activism has mainly stood out in denouncing corrupt tenders, protecting the historic national theater building and supporting people in need. He is married and has 3 children. Agron Shehaj claimed he was no longer a member of the Democratic Party of Albania. Citing that due to the party split that the party will not be able to win in the upcoming elections. He stated he would remain as an independent deputy in parliament and not join any group. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Formular Vetëdeklarimi" (PDF). Komisioni Qendror i Zgjedhjeve. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  2. ↑ "Kush është Agron Shehaj, sipërmarrësi i suksesshëm të cilit Basha i besoi 'ballin e vendit' në Vlorë". politiko.al. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  3. ↑ Berberi, Leonard. "Agron, il bambino albanese diventato re dei call center" . Retrieved 20 January 2017.
  4. ↑ "Agron Shehaj, pasuria, biografia e themeluesit të një perandorie në biznes". exit.al. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  5. ↑ "Agron Shehaj Leaves Democratic Party as He Sees 'No Alternative'". ALBANIA DAILY NEWS. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
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