Visar Ymeri Explained

Visar Ymeri
Office:Vice-leader of the Social Democratic Party
Term Start:9 May 2018
Term End:2019
Predecessor:Kaqusha Jashari
Office1:Leader of Vetëvendosje
Term Start1:1 March 2015
Term End1:2 January 2018
Predecessor1:Albin Kurti
Successor1:Albin Kurti
Birth Date:11 October 1973
Birth Place:Viti, SFR Yugoslavia
Nationality:Albanian
Other Names:Viski
Occupation:Sociologist
Alma Mater:University of Pristina
Signature:Visar Ymeri (nënshkrim).svg

Visar Ymeri (born 11 October 1973) is a Kosovar activist, analyst and politician who served as the deputy leader of the Social Democratic Party of Kosovo. He served as the leader of the Self-Determination movement in Kosovo between 2015 and 2018.[1]

Politics

Visar Ymeri was one of the leading members of Vetëvendosje, the largest party of Kosovo. In 2010 he was elected as a deputy of Vetëvendosje and was its chairman in the Assembly of Kosovo.[2] He is also a member of the parliamentary committee for economic development, infrastructure, trade and industry.

Visar Ymeri was elected leader of Vetëvendosje on 1 March 2015, at the General Council meeting, winning 97.42% of the vote.[3]

On 2 January 2018, Ymeri resigned as leader of Vetëvendosje, two months before the end of this mandate, following a crisis within the party.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zyrtare: Shpend Ahmeti kryetar i Partisë Socialdemokrate, Visar Ymeri nënkryetar, Aida Dërguti sekretare. 10 May 2018.
  2. Web site: Republic of Kosovo - Assembly - Groups. 3 June 2011.
  3. Web site: Visar Ymeri is elected leader of Lëvizja VETËVENDOSJE!. 22 January 2018.
  4. Web site: Visar Ymeri resigns from all functions in Vetëvendosje. 2 January 2018 . 22 January 2018.