Together We Win
Together We Win Bashkë Fitojmë | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | BF |
| Chairperson | Ilir Meta (de jure) Sali Berisha (de facto) |
| Spokesperson | Ilir Meta Sali Berisha |
| Founder | Sali Berisha |
| Founded | 15 March 2023 |
| Succeeded by | Alliance for a Great Albania |
| 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 | 291 / 1,613 |
| Website | |
| pdsh | |
Together We Win (Albanian: Bashkë Fitojmë) 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).
History
After the expulsion of Sali Berisha from the Democratic Party of Albania, most members of the party, including several members of parliament, aligned with Berisha in opposing the leadership of Lulzim Basha.[1][2]
In response, Berisha’s supporters formed a separate electoral alliance that contested the March 2022 partial elections. This alliance included the Socialist Movement for Integration, which had since become the Freedom Party of Albania, and the Demochristian Party of Albania, along with defectors from the Democratic Party unhappy with Basha’s leadership after the party’s third consecutive defeat in national elections. Berisha’s coalition finished in second place overall, but his candidate won the mayoral race in Shkodër.[3]
Following these results, Lulzim Basha resigned as leader of the Democratic Party. Leadership of the party was assumed by Enkelejd Alibeaj, which led to further internal divisions within the party.[4][5]
On 15 March 2023, the Democratic Party (PD), the Liberal Party of Albania (PLL), the Party for Justice, Integration and Unity (PBDNJ), and other opposition groups registered the coalition “Together We Can Win” for the 2023 local elections.[6]
On 15 April 2023, the Republican Party of Albania, New Democratic Spirit, and several other opposition parties ran candidates for municipal council seats while endorsing Berisha’s candidates for mayor in the 2023 Albanian local elections. Although Sali Berisha was considered the de facto leader of the “Together We Can Win” coalition by many candidates, electoral authorities did not permit him to register as the official head of the coalition.[7]
Member organizations
| 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.