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Albania: President Begaj decrees new administrative-territorial division

administrative-territorial reform Bajram Begaj Albanian Parliament local government municipal mergers

Albanian President Bajram Begaj has decreed Law No. 100/2026, establishing a new administrative-territorial division for local government units. The reform reduces the number of municipalities from 61 to 46, with the changes expected to be implemented during the local elections on May 9, 2027.

Under the new structure, 33 municipalities will remain unchanged, while 28 will undergo reorganization. This includes 15 municipalities that will lose their independent status to be merged into larger units. For example, Fushë-Arrëzi will merge with Puka, and Klosi will merge with Mat. The reform aims to improve territorial administration, financial management, and public service delivery.

The law was approved by the Albanian Parliament with 85 votes in favor and 34 against. The decision faced intense opposition from Democratic Party deputies, who argued the reform is intended for electoral purposes and proposed a referendum instead. In response, a 16-member Special Parliamentary Commission, comprising representatives from the Socialist, Democratic, Alliance for Change, and Freedom parties, has been established to oversee the second phase of the reform and ensure compliance with EU legislation.

Entities

Albanian Parliament · Bajram Begaj · Democratic Party · Democratic Party of Albania · Korça · Maliq · Parliament of Albania · President of Albania · Sali Berisha · Socialist Party · Socialist Party of Albania

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  • [● 5 SOURCES] The Albanian Parliament approved the law with 85 votes in favor and 34 against. www.epokaere.com · ekonomiaonline.com · informim.net · boldnews.al
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Sali Berisha alleged that President Begaj is acting as a notary for the 'Padrino'. rdnews.al
  • [● 2 SOURCES] A 16-member Special Parliamentary Commission has been established to lead the second phase of the reform. rtsh.al
  • [● 4 SOURCES] The new territorial division will be implemented in the local elections on May 9, 2027. informim.net · www.epokaere.com · ekonomiaonline.com
  • [● 4 SOURCES] The number of municipalities will be reduced from 61 to 46. informim.net · www.epokaere.com · ekonomiaonline.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2027 draft budget currently treats the 61 existing municipalities as independent financing units. boldnews.al
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Special Commission includes 9 representatives from the Socialist Party, 5 from the Democratic Party, 1 from the Alliance for Change, and 1 from the Freedom Party. rtsh.al
  • [● 4 SOURCES] President Bajram Begaj decreed Law No. 100/2026 regarding administrative-territorial division. informim.net · www.epokaere.com · ekonomiaonline.com

Sources

Begaj dekreton Reformën Territoriale, në zgjedhje do votohet në 46 bashki [ekonomiaonline.com]
Harta e re Territoriale, si do të ndahen paratë mes bashkive pas shtatorit 2027? [javanews.al]
Harta e re Territoriale, si do të ndahen paratë mes bashkive pas shtatorit 2027? [24-ore.com]
Begaj dekreton Reformën Territoriale, në zgjedhje do të votohet në 46 bashki [www.epokaere.com]
Buxheti 2027 ndan fondet për 61 bashki, pa reflektuar reformën territoriale me 46! [boldnews.al]
Begaj dekreton ligjin për ndarjen e re territoriale [informim.net]
Reforma Territoriale/ Berisha: Do ndjekim çdo rrugë ligjore, Haram Begaj është thjesht noter i Padrinos - Gazeta RD [rdnews.al]
Faza e dytë e Reformës Territoriale, Komisioni i Posaçëm do të përbëhet nga 16 deputetë, ja si ndahen vendet mes PS-së dhe pakicës parlamentare [rtsh.al]
Begaj dekreton ligjin për reformën administrativo-territoriale, shtohen pakënaqësitë!-02/11/2026 [www.topalbaniaradio.com]