Together We Win Explained

Together We Win
Native Name:Bashkë Fitojmë
Abbreviation:BF
Chairperson:Ilir Meta (de jure)
Sali Berisha (de facto)
Spokesperson:Ilir Meta
Sali Berisha
Headquarters:Tirana, Albania
Country:Albania
Founder:Sali Berisha
Position:Centre-right
Slogan:Ndryshimi në duart e tua
Seats1 Title:Parliament
Seats2 Title:Municipality
Seats3 Title:Council seats

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

Following the expulsion of Sali Berisha from the Democratic Party of Albania,[1] most of the members of the Democratic Party including members of parliament would side with Berisha in removing Lulzim Basha.[2] Most of Berisha's supporters would form the House of Freedom Coalition to challenge the Socialist Party and Lulzim Basha in the March Partial elections in 2022. Berisha's coalition at the time had consisted of The Socialist Movement for Integration, which is now the Freedom Party of Albania, as well as the Demochristian Party of Albania, which also included members of The Democratic Party who were unhappy at the time with Lulzim Basha and his reelection as party leader following its third defeat in elections as a whole. Berisha's coalition would come in second place compared to the Democratic Party. However, Berisha's candidate would win in Shkodër.[3] Lulzim Basha would step down and hand the party to Enkelejd Alibeaj which would cause the Democrats more division.[4] On 15 March 2023 PDK, PLL, PBDNJ and PD would form the Coalition "Together We Can Win".[5] On 15 April 2023 the Republican Party of Albania, New Democratic Spirit, and many other opposition parties would run for council seats,[6] [7] while they would endorse Berisha's candidates for Mayor for the 2023 Albanian local elections. Although Sali Berisha is considered the leader of Together We Win by most of the candidates, he is not allowed to register his name as the leader of the coalition.[8]

Member organizations

PartyAcronymChairman
Freedom Party of AlbaniaPLIlir Meta
Democratic Party of AlbaniaPDSali Berisha
Demochristian Party of AlbaniaPDKNard Ndoka
Unity for Human Rights PartyPBDNJVangjel Dule

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Osmani . Shqipe . 2022-01-11 . Sali Berisha përjashtohet nga PD . 2023-04-19 . Kosovapost.net . sq.
  2. Web site: Sinoruka . Fjori . 2021-12-13 . Rival Assemblies Widen Rift in Albania’s Main Opposition Party . 2023-04-19 . Balkan Insight . en-US.
  3. Web site: V . D. . 2022-03-07 . Zgjedhjet në Shqipëri, PS fiton 5 nga 6 bashki, "Shtëpia e Lirisë" shpall fitoren në Shkodër . 2023-04-19 . Agjencia Zhurnal.mk. . en-US.
  4. Web site: Lulzim Basha resigns, here is who takes the leadership of the DP according to the party statute . 2023-04-19 . sot.com.al.
  5. Web site: 2023-03-18 . Zgjedhjet vendore 2023 - Rregjistrohen si subjekte zgjedhore "Partia Demokratike" dhe dy koalicione . 2023-04-19 . KQZ . sq-AL.
  6. Web site: Bashkë për Shqipërinë Partia Republikane hapi fushatën në Tiranë Vota për nr 4 për Këshilltarët e Partisë Republikane Vota për Belind Këllicin me nr 5... By Fatmir Mediu Facebook . 2023-04-19 . www.facebook.com . en.
  7. Web site: Sali Shehu faqe zyrtare . 2023-04-19 . www.facebook.com . en.
  8. Web site: KAS "waits for the dream" of Sali Berisha, this is the decision he took after Ilir Meta's request . 2023-04-20 . sot.com.al.