Endrit Shabani was elected yesterday evening as the new Ombudsman.

Shabani is not an unknown name to the public. For years he has been a civil society activist, leader of the Youth Parliament, chairman of the 'Weaving Initiative' and member of the Tirana Municipal Council.

Beyond his political profile, Shabani is a lawyer with a rich academic career focused on public law and human rights. He completed his studies
He holds a Master's degree and has defended his PhD at the University of Oxford, while he completed his bachelor's studies at the University of Luarasi.

For 15 years, Shabani has worked as a law professor at universities in Albania, France, and the United Kingdom. He has also served as a consultant for important international organizations, including Transparency International, the United Nations, and the Council of Europe.