Forumi Rinor i Partisë Demokratike
| Youth forum of the Democratic Party of Albania Forumi Rinor i Partise Demokratike | |
|---|---|
  The logos of the FRPD; the left logo is used by Sali Berisha faction while the right logo is used by Lulzim Basha faction during the ongoing dispute of the Democratic Party since 2021.[1] | |
| Chairperson | Besart Xhaferi [a] and Blendi Sulaj[b] |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Tirana |
| Ideology | Conservatism, Liberal conservatism |
| Mother party | Democratic Party of Albania |
| International affiliation | European Democrat Students Youth of the European People's Party |
| Website | www.frpd.al |
The Youth Forum of the Democratic Party of Albania (Albanian: Forumi Rinor i Partise Demokratike, abbreviated as FRPD) is the youth wing of the Democratic Party of Albania. Founded in 1991 following the collapse of the communist regime, FRPD in recent times has grown to become one of the largest youth political organisations in the western balkans,[citation needed] with major contributions and influence within the Democratic Party. FRPD is one of the founders of the Youth of European People's Party (YEPP) in 1997, and in 2020, following years of negotiations, managed to become full members of European Democrat Students.
In October 2022, Besart Xhaferri was elected chairman of FRPD for the Berisha wing of the Democratic Party.
In September 2023, Blendi Sulaj would be elected as the chairman of the FRPD for the Basha wing of the Democratic Party.
History of FRPD[edit]
FRPD, created in the fall of 1991 by founding students of the Democratic Party and active participants in the student movement of December '90, FRPD was considered the first youth political organization created in the scene of Albanian pluralism, which it had included in its membership young democrats from the age 16 to 35 years old.[2][3] Originally the Democratic Party was a party that had a catch all movement of Liberals and Conservatives. However, much of the liberal wing of the Democratic party of Albania would join Neritan Ceka to create the Democratic Alliance party.[4] The FRPD since 2013 continues to protest against the ruling party of Albania. Such as calling for the Removal of Edi Rama.[5]
Chairs of FRPD[edit]
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| Ridvan Peshkëpia | 1991-1992 |
| Arben Lika | 1992-1993 |
| Afrim Krasniqi | 1994-1998 |
| Gent Strazimiri | 1998-2000 |
| Kolin Gjoka | 2000-2002 |
| Sokol Olldashi | 2002-2009 |
| Gerti Bogdani | 2009-2015 |
| Belind Këlliçi | 2015 - 2022 |
| Besart Xhaferri[c] | 2022–Present |
| Blendi Sulaj [d] | 2023–Present |
Notes[edit]
External links[edit]
- Youth forum of the Democratic Party of Albania (in Albanian)
- Forumi Rinor i Partisë Demokratike on Facebook
- Forumi Rinor i Partisë Demokratike on Facebook
References[edit]
- ^ "Tiranë: Ringritje apo ndarje e Partisë Demokratike? – DW – 11/12/2021". dw.com (in Albanian). Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "Albanian Students Ignite Protest". The New York Times. Reuters. 1990-12-10. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Refworld | Albania: Democratic Party (DP) demonstration held in 1990-1991 in Tirana during which the monument of Enver Hoxha was toppled and whether this demonstration was illegal; Democratic Party demonstration at the Student Square in Tirana on 1 May 1999 and whether it was illegal". Refworld. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ Neritan Ceka intervistë - (2 Nëntor 1999), retrieved 2023-11-09
- ^ "FRPD young people 'ambush' him, Rama is met with protests shortly before the interview". politiko.al. Retrieved 2023-11-09.