More details emerge from the decision-making within the Socialist Party Assembly. Prime Minister Edi Rama has reconfirmed Ogerta Manastirliu as political leader of the Municipality of Tirana.
While Taulant Balla will be the political leader for the Tirana Region. Balla will also be the political leader for the Diaspora, a function he also held in the parliamentary elections of May 11, 2025.
The journalist of News24, Ergys Gjencaj reported for BalkanWeb that Blendi Klosi goes to political leadership in Durrës, from where Emirjana Sako leaves, while Ulsi Manja returns to Dibër. Niko Peleshi in Korça, Ervin Demo in Berat, Mirela Kumbaro in Gjirokastër, Arbjan Mazniku in Elbasan and Bledi Çuçi in Vlora, are the names that do not change. Belinda Balluku does not move from the Fier District.
In Shkodra, Benet Beci leaves and Enea Karakaçi goes, while Eduart Shalsi leaves Kukës, whose political leadership is taken by Erion Malaj. Edi Rama has entrusted the political leadership of the Lezha District to Ermal Nufi, currently Minister of Defense and former Chief of Staff of Belinda Balluku.
DISTRICT LEADERS
Municipality of Tirana – Ogerta Manastrliu
Tirana district – Taulant Balla (also director for the Diaspora)
Durrës – Blendi Klosi
Shkodër – Enea Karakaçi
Lezhe – Ermal Nufi
Kukes – Erion Malaj
Dibër – Ulsi Manja
Elbasan – Arbjan Mazniku
Iron – Belinda Balluku
Korçë – Niko Peleshi
Gjirokastër – Mirela Kumbaro
Weight – Ervin Demo
Vlore – Bledi Çuçi
