Senida Mesi (born 16 December 1977) is an Albanian politician and professor. She served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Albania from 13 September 2017 to 17 January 2019. She also has been a member of parliament representing Shkodër from 2017 to 2021.

Senida Mesi
Member of Parliament
In office
25 June 2017 – 10 September 2021
PresidentBujar Nishani
Ilir Meta
Prime MinisterEdi Rama
ConstituencyShkodër
Deputy Prime Minister of Albania
In office
13 September 2017 – 17 January 2019
PresidentIlir Meta
Prime MinisterEdi Rama
Preceded byLedina Mandia
Succeeded byErion Braçe
Personal details
Born (1977-12-16) 16 December 1977 (age 46)
Shkodër, Albania
Political partySocialist Party of Albania
SpouseArtan Mesi
Children3
OccupationBanker, professor
CabinetRama II Cabinet
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Early life

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Mesi was born in Shkodër, Albania on 16 December 1977.[1] In 2000, she graduated from the business administration department of the University of Tirana.[1] In 2013, Mesi was certified as an accountant.[1]

Mesi lectured at the University of Shkodër "Luigj Gurakuqi" until she was elected to Parliament in 2017.

Political career

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In 2015, Mesi was elected a member of the municipal council for Shkodër.[1] During the 2017 parliamentary elections, Mesi ran as a member of the Socialist Party.[2] On 25 June 2017, Mesi was elected a member of the Parliament of Albania for Shkodër.[1] In August 2017, Edi Rama announced that Mesi would be the next deputy prime minister of Albania.[3]

Personal life

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Mesi is married to Dr. Artan Mesi. They have three children.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Senida Mesi". Albanian Government. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Senida Mesi" (in Albanian). Socialist Party of Albania. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  3. ^ Mejdini, Fatjona (27 August 2017). "Albania PM Reveals New Cabinet". Balkan Insight. Retrieved 21 March 2018.