Following the parliamentary elections on May 11, Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced the members of his new government cabinet.
Key appointments include:
- Belinda Balluku – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy
- Albana Koçiu – Minister of Foreign Affairs, replacing Ervin Hoxha
- Elisa Spiropali – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs (formerly Minister of Interior)
- Pirro Vengu – Minister of Defense
- Petrit Malaj – Minister of Finance
- Blendi Gonxhja – Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports
- Sofjan Jaupaj – Minister of Environment
- Mirela Kumbaro – Minister of Education
- Evis Sala – Minister of Health and Social Protection
- Delina Ibrahimaj – Minister of Economy and Innovation
- Besfor Lamallari – Minister of Justice
- Andis Salla – Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development
- Toni Gogu – Minister of State for Parliamentary Relations
- Adea Pirdeni – Minister of State for Public Administration and Anti-Corruption
- Majlinda Dhuka – Minister of State and Chief Negotiator
- Ervin Demo – Minister of State for Local Government
In other key parliamentary positions, Niko Peleshi has been appointed Speaker of the Parliament, Klodiana Spahiu as Deputy Speaker, and Taulant Balla will serve as the leader of the parliamentary group.
This new cabinet reflects Rama’s focus on experience, innovation, and continuity in governance, as well as a reshuffle of several strategic ministries.
