Enkelejd Alibeaj
Enkelejd Alibeaj | |
|---|---|
 Alibeaj in 2018 | |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 11 September 2005 – 17 September 2009 | |
| Prime Minister | Sali Berisha |
| Preceded by | Aldo Bumçi |
| Succeeded by | Bujar Nishani |
| Member of the Albanian Parliament | |
| Assumed office 2 September 2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1973 |
| Political party | Democratic Party (2005-2024) |
| Signature | .svg) |
Enkelejd Alibeaj (born September 11, 1973) is a member of the Albanian parliament. He was the minister of justice in Albania from 2005 to 2009.[1][2] He was a member of the Democratic Party of Albania from 2005 to 2024.
Career in politics
[edit]In the years 2005–2007, Alibeaj served as the Director of the Department of Internal Administrative Control and Anticorruption at the Council of Ministers. The appointment in this position is the direct competence of the Prime Minister and the department he led constitutes an important and efficient structure of the administrative investigation of the activity of the state administration, having concrete results and appreciated by the internal opinion and international organizations. During these years he has represented the Council of Ministers in court cases before the Constitutional Court.[citation needed]
Alibeaj was engaged in academic activities as a lecturer in the subject "Constitutional Law" at several universities and has contributed to a number of activities and academic publications in the field of law.[citation needed]
Alibeaj had participated in a number of seminars, conferences, activities and training courses abroad related to criminal procedural law (Italy, Poland), human rights (Strasbourg), judicial reform (Bulgaria) or in the field of anti-corruption.[citation needed]
In the years 2000–2003, he served as the executive director of a non-profit organization in the field of law "Institute of Democratic Studies" with the object of his activity being studies in the field of law and preparation of legislation. He has also been engaged by the OSCE - Presence in Albania as one of the best local experts in the field of election systems and legislation.[citation needed]
From 2005 to 2009 Alibeaj served as minister of Justice in the Berisha I Government.[citation needed]
Dispute with Berisha (2022–2023)
[edit]Following a vote on 11 December 2021, held at Arena Kombëtar where 4,446 members voted for the removal of Lulzim Basha as leader of the Democratic Party,[3] Basha resigned on 21 March 2022.[4] Afterward, Alibeaj was given leadership roles within the party by Basha’s faction. However, some have speculated that Alibeaj’s actions are influenced by Basha, with critics suggesting that Basha may still hold sway over him.[5] Meanwhile, Sali Berisha and his faction disputed Alibeaj’s leadership, with Berisha claiming the position of party leader.[6] This ongoing division has led to internal conflict, particularly around who would represent the party in the upcoming local elections.[7][8]
The Commissioner of the Central Election Commission also commented, controversially suggesting it might be better if neither faction registered.[9] Despite this, both Alibeaj and Berisha announced intentions to run their own candidates in the local elections,[10][11] creating uncertainty over which would be recognized as the official Democratic Party candidates.
On 3 March 2023, a trial in Tirana resulted in Alibeaj being affirmed as leader of the Democratic Party of Albania, while Berisha held a large-scale protest in Tirana on the same day.[12] Later, on 17 May 2023, Alibeaj officially resigned from all his posts within the Democratic Party.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Enkelejd Alibeaj, Minister of Justice of Albania".
- ^ "Enkelejd Alibeaj: Mazhoranca po përgatitet për zgjedhjet e 8 Majit- kriza u kapërcye - Arkiva Shqiptare e Lajmeve".
- ^ "Basha përjashton Berishën nga grupi parlamentar PD derisa të zbardhet çështja Non Grata". Ora News. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "Foto/ Basha jep dorëheqjen". dritare.net. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "Is Basha hiding behind the Alibeaj group? This is how Sali Berisha answers". sot.com.al. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "Sali Berisha returns as leader of Albania's opposition Democrats". www.intellinews.com. 2022-05-23. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "Local Elections, Two Candidates of Alibeaj's DP Presented". ALBANIA DAILY NEWS. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ Taylor, Alice (2023-01-12). "Divided Albanian opposition in crisis, MPs expelled as elections approach". www.euractiv.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ Report TV -Celibashi paralajmëron mosregjistrimin e PD në zgjedhjet vendore: Zgjidhni ngërçin!, February 2023, retrieved 2023-02-03
- ^ "Alibeaj continues to fuel division in PD, nominates two candidates himself in Patos and Vaun e Dejës, "Foltorja" opposes him". sot.com.al. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "Belind Kellici Is DP's Official Candidate for Tirana Municipality". ALBANIA DAILY NEWS. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "Alibeaj Calls for Unification of Democrats". ALBANIA DAILY NEWS. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
- ^ "Enkelejd Alibeaj Resigns from DP Leadership". ALBANIA DAILY NEWS. Retrieved 2023-05-17.