From Basha, Alibeaj and Shehi, to Majko, Kodheli and Kryemadhi, who are the 79 current MPs who will hand over their mandate in September?

Here are the "veterans" who need to pack their bags...

Today, the counting of preferential votes from the Diaspora has officially concluded, thus closing the electoral process and creating a clear picture of the new composition of the Albanian Parliament for the 2025-2029 mandate.

But what immediately stands out is the long list of well-known names who will no longer be part of Parliament – ​​a full 79 current MPs have been left out. Some were not included in the lists at all and some failed to secure the necessary votes on May 11.

This group includes important figures in Albanian politics over the years; people who have held ministerial positions, party leaders or key institutional functions. Among them are Pandeli Majko, one of the symbolic figures of the Socialist Party and former prime minister; Mimi Kodheli, former Minister of Defense; Lulzim Basha, former leader of the Democratic Party and candidate for prime minister; and Enkelejd Alibeaj, former leader of the Democratic Party parliamentary group.

Among the names that have fallen "prey to the selective vote" are Dashamir Shehi, one of the critical and independent voices in the Assembly; Blerina Gjylameti, one of the prominent figures of the Socialist Party in Tirana; and Ermonela Felaj, Deputy Speaker of the Assembly and former Deputy Minister of Justice. Also left outside the Parliament are Orjola Pampuri, Petrit Doda, Ferdinand Xhaferaj, Edmond Spaho, Kreshnik Çollaku, Helidon Bushati, Dhurata Çupi, Etilda Gjonaj, Tatiana Piro, Nasip Naço and many others from all political spectrums.

This massive “deletion” of 79 MPs comes as a result of a combination of two factors: changes in the Electoral Code that favored candidates with preferential votes and the increasingly strong campaign for the renewal of the political elite. The vote from the Diaspora, for the first time with real influence, has also played a role in the redistribution of mandates, empowering new names or candidates with broad support abroad./ Pamphlet

Current MPs handing in their mandates

Majority

1.       Agron Cela

2. Alban Xhelili

3. Anduel Tahiraj

4. Arben Pëllumbi

5. Baftjar Zeqaj

6. Bardhyl Kollchaku

7. Blerina Gjylameti

8. Bujar Cela

9. Dasantila Tahiraj

10. Denis Deliu

11. Edona Bilali

12. Eduard Ndreca

13. Enslemvera Zake

14. Erjon Mecca

15. Ermonela Felaj (Valikaj)

16. Etilda Gjonaj

17. Etjen Xhafaj

18. Florenc Spaho

19. Gerta Duraku

20. Ilir Metaj

21. Ilir Ndraxhi

22. Ilir Topi

23. Ismet Beqiraj

24. Clevis Xhoxhi

25. Clotilda Bushka

26. Lavdrim Krrashi

27. Lindita Buxheli

28. Luan Duzha

29. Luljeta Bozo

30. Mimi Kodheli

31. Mirela Pitushi

32. Nasip Naço

33. Niko Kuri

34. Pandeli Majko

35. Paulin Sterkaj

36. Petro Koçi

37. Plarent Ndreca

38. Pranvera Resulaj

39. Tatiana Piro (Nurse)

40. Teuta Ramaj

41. Tony Gogu

42. Xhemal Qefalia

 

PSD

1. Gledis Celiku

2. Gertjan Deda

3. Meri Markic

 

Opposition

1.       Andrea Mano

2. Asllan Dogjani

3. Lover Sula

4. Edmond Spaho

5. Dhurata Çupi (Tyli)

6. Eralda Bano

7. Ferdinand Xhaferaj

8. Helidon Bushati

9. Kreshnik Çollaku

10. Lefter Chestnut

11. Lindita Metaliaj

12. Lodovik Hasani

13. Lulzim Basha

14. Merita Bakiu

15. Orjela Nebiaj

16. Orjola Pampuri

17. Crying Xhafa

18. Sorina Koti

19. George's Wife

20. Andia Ulliri

21. Gezim Ademaj

22. Ilda Dhori

23. Nustret Avdulla

24. Seladin Jakupllari

25. Shpetim Idrizi

26. Agron Duke

27. Dashamir Shehi

28. Emilja Koliqi

29. Petrit Doda

30. Enkelejd Alibeaj

31. Butterfly Açka

32. Arbi Agalliu

SMI

1. Monika Kryemadhi

2. Petrit Vasili