Liberalism in Albania
This article gives an overview of liberalism in Albania. It is limited to liberal parties with substantial support, mainly proved by having had a representation in parliament. The sign ⇒ denotes another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this scheme it is not necessary that a party label itself as liberal.
History
A form of radical liberalism was dominant shortly after independence, but became oppressed. After the restoration of democracy in the 1990s, liberalism was and is only a weak political factor. Two parties could be considered to embrace liberal values: the Democratic Alliance Party and the Unity for Human Rights Party, which is the party of the ethnic minorities.Democratic Party
- 1924: The democratic faction of the Popular Party, led by Stylian Fan Noli seceded and established the liberal Democratic Party.
- 1924: The party is banned by the dictatorship