Rama III Government

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Rama III Government
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67th Government of Albania
2021‒Incumbent
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Date formed18 September 2021 (2021-09-18)
People and organisations
President Ilir Meta
Bajram Begaj
Prime Minister Edi Rama
Deputy Prime Minister Belinda 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 leaders Sali Berisha,Ilir Meta
History
Election(s) 2021 election
Predecessor Rama 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]

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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 Minister 18 September 2021Incumbent  PS
Deputy Prime Minister 18 September 202128 July 2022  PS
28 July 2022Incumbent  PS
Ministry of Finances and Economy 18 September 202110 January 2024  PS
Ministry of Interior 18 September 20218 July 2023  PS
8 July 2023Incumbent  PS
Ministry of Defence 18 September 2021Incumbent  PS
Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs 18 September 202112 September 2023  PS
12 September 2023Incumbent  PS
Ministry of Justice 18 September 2021Incumbent  PS
Minister of Infrastructure and Energy 18 September 2021Incumbent  PS
Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth 18 September 202111 September 2023  PS
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development 18 September 202111 September 2023  PS
Ministry of Health and Social Protection 18 September 202111 September 2023  PS
Ministry of Culture 18 September 202110 January 2024  PS
Ministry of Tourism and Environment
Mirela Kumbaro (Furxhi)
18 September 2021Incumbent  PS
Minister of State for Relations with Parliament 18 September 2021Incumbent  PS
Minister of State for Entrepreneurs 18 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.

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References

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  3. ↑ "Albania's Socialists win election, gain 3rd straight mandate". AP NEWS. 27 April 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
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