Vërlaci II Government

The Vërlaci II Government was the 29th ruling government of Albania, in office from 12 April 1939 to 3 December 1939. It was formed immediately following the Italian invasion of Albania and marked the establishment of a collaborationist administration under Italian control.
The government was headed by Shefqet Vërlaci, who concurrently served as Prime Minister and acting Secretary of State for Public Works. Under this cabinet, Albania was formally transformed into a personal union with the Kingdom of Italy, with Victor Emmanuel III of Italy proclaimed King of Albania. Executive authority was significantly constrained by the Italian authorities, and key policies were aligned with the interests of the Italian Fascist regime.
The Vërlaci II Government introduced institutional changes aimed at integrating Albania into the Italian political and economic system, including the establishment of the Albanian Fascist Party. Growing dissatisfaction, administrative inefficiency, and Italian pressure led to Vërlaci's resignation in December 1939, after which a new government was formed under senator Mustafa Merlika-Kruja.