Members of the Albanian Parliament have elected Niko Peleshi as the new Speaker of the Assembly. The vote was met with applause but also table banging, reflecting tensions during the session.
- 84 deputies voted in favor of Peleshi, 3 against, and there were no abstentions.
- The Democratic Party (PD) boycotted the vote, filling the ballot boxes with banners.
- The vote was conducted secretly.
Peleshi’s Background:
- Minister of Defense of the Republic of Albania (January 2021 – July 2024)
- Previously served as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development
His election marks a significant step for the functioning of the new Parliament, following PD’s boycott and the session’s tensions.
