Bashkë Fitojmë (lit. 'Together We Win') is an Albanian political coalition led by Sali Berisha, the leader of the Democratic Party of Albania and Ilir Meta, the leader of the Freedom Party of Albania. It was founded originally as House of Freedom (Albanian: Shtëpia e Lirisë).
Together We Win Bashkë Fitojmë | |
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| Abbreviation | BF |
| Chairperson | Ilir Meta ( de jure) Sali Berisha (de facto) |
| Spokesperson | Ilir Meta Sali Berisha |
| Founder | Sali Berisha |
| Founded | 15 March 2023 |
| Headquarters | Tirana, Albania |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Centre-right |
| Colours | |
| Slogan | Ndryshimi në duart e tua (transl. Change is on your hands) |
| Municipality | 6 / 61 |
| Council seats | 292 / 1,613 |
| Website | |
| pdsh | |
History
editFollowing the expulsion of Sali Berisha from the Democratic Party of Albania,[1] most of the members of the Democratic Party including members of parliament would side with Berisha in removing Lulzim Basha.[2] Most of Berisha's supporters would form the House of Freedom Coalition to challenge the Socialist Party and Lulzim Basha in the March Partial elections in 2022. Berisha's coalition at the time had consisted of The Socialist Movement for Integration, which is now the Freedom Party of Albania, as well as the Demochristian Party of Albania, which also included members of The Democratic Party who were unhappy at the time with Lulzim Basha and his reelection as party leader following its third defeat in elections as a whole. Berisha's coalition would come in second place compared to the Democratic Party. However, Berisha's candidate would win in Shkodër.[3] Lulzim Basha would step down and hand the party to Enkelejd Alibeaj which would cause the Democrats more division.[4][5] On 15 March 2023 PDK, PLL, PBDNJ and PD would form the Coalition "Together We Can Win".[6] On 15 April 2023 the Republican Party of Albania, New Democratic Spirit, and many other opposition parties would run for council seats,[7][8] while they would endorse Berisha's candidates for Mayor for the 2023 Albanian local elections. Although Sali Berisha is considered the leader of Together We Win by most of the candidates, he is not allowed to register his name as the leader of the coalition.[9]
Member organizations
edit| Party | Acronym | Chairman |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Party of Albania | PL | Ilir Meta |
| Democratic Party of Albania | PD | Sali Berisha |
| Demochristian Party of Albania | PDK | Nard Ndoka |
| Unity for Human Rights Party | PBDNJ | Vangjel Dule |
References
edit- ^ Osmani, Shqipe (2022-01-11). "Sali Berisha përjashtohet nga PD". Kosovapost.net (in Albanian). Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ Sinoruka, Fjori (2021-12-13). "Rival Assemblies Widen Rift in Albania's Main Opposition Party". Balkan Insight. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ V, D. (2022-03-07). "Zgjedhjet në Shqipëri, PS fiton 5 nga 6 bashki, "Shtëpia e Lirisë" shpall fitoren në Shkodër". Agjencia Zhurnal.mk. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ "Lulzim Basha resigns, here is who takes the leadership of the DP according to the party statute". sot.com.al. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ Partia Demokratike me godinë të re, Enkelejd Alibeaj merr zyra përballë kryeministrisë, retrieved 2023-04-19
- ^ "Zgjedhjet vendore 2023 - Rregjistrohen si subjekte zgjedhore "Partia Demokratike" dhe dy koalicione". KQZ (in Albanian). 2023-03-18. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ "🔹Bashkë për Shqipërinë Partia Republikane hapi fushatën në Tiranë 🔹Vota për nr 4 për Këshilltarët e Partisë Republikane Vota për Belind Këllicin me nr 5... | By Fatmir Mediu | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-04-19.[self-published]
- ^ "Sali Shehu faqe zyrtare". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-04-19.[self-published]
- ^ "KAS "waits for the dream" of Sali Berisha, this is the decision he took after Ilir Meta's request". sot.com.al. Retrieved 2023-04-20.