The Balli Kombëtar was revived in Albania as a political party in the early 1990s . Founded under the leadership of Abas Ermenji, a surviving Ballist, who escaped from Albania when the communists declared victory in 1945.[3] In 1996 it won 5 percent of the popular vote and two seats in parliament.[3] It has since declined. In the 2001 elections it was part of the Union for Victory (Bashkimi për Fitoren) coalition which received 37.1% of the vote and 46 members of parliament.
The National Front has chapters in Kosovo, led by Sylejman Daka & in North Macedonia, led by Vebi Xhemaili.
Ideologyedit
The National Front bear a strong resemblance to their predecessors of the same name, the Balli Kombëtar. The National Front is an independent political formation, whose goals are to unite the Albanian people residing within and outside the borders of Albania regardless of gender, religion and social status.[4] The party strives to create the conditions of spiritual, cultural and political unity of the Albanian people within and outside of Albania.[4] The National Front advocate high economic and educational development of Albanians as well as strengthening the legal basis of the Albanian state, institutions, and for the prosperity of the country and improvement of the material culture of the Albanian people.[4]
Branchesedit
Kosovoedit
The Kosovo branch of the National Front was formed in 1997 by Naser Husaj. Prior to the National Front in Kosovo, the Albanian National Front Strongly advocated for an independent Kosovo from Yugoslavia prior to the break up. On 6 August 1998, the National Front in Albania demanded that Albania must declare war on Serbia to help fight for the Kosovars in the Kosovo War.[5] However, the request was denied by all parties in the Albanian assembly at the time.[5]
North Macedoniaedit
The North Macedonia branch of the National front was formed in Tetovo in 2004.[6] Reports circulated that leaflets were spreading in Tetovo stating that the general headquarters of the National Front invites the Albanian population to join this organization in the Šar Mountains in order to "resolve the Albanian question" once and for all.[6] They strongly opposed the autonomy referendum in 2004, calling the referendum anti-Albanian.[7]
The National Front are at odds with the Macedonian Albanian political parties, Democratic Union for Integration and Democratic Party of Albanians.[8] The National Front implore all Albanians of Macedonia to not take into account any promises or statements by Menduh Thaçi or Ali Ahmeti, claiming they do not represent the Albanians of North Macedonia and consider them as 'puppets' controlled by the government.[8]
Menduh Thaçi has claimed that as long as there is the Democratic Party of Albanians in North Macedonia, there will be no formation of the National Front party.[8] Ali Ahmeti, a former socialist and one time Guerrilla fighter (many KLA commanders and soldiers dispute his glorified representation)[9] is also against the National Front as he believes they are against preserving the integrity and sovereignty of North Macedonia.[9]
Membershipedit
There are prerequisites that need to be fulfilled to become a member of the party. Not accepted to join the party are:[4]
Those who propagate views and ideas that are unconstitutional & anti-national.
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Not to be confused with Balli Kombetar or Democratic National Front Party The Albanian National Front Party Albanian Partia Balli Kombetar Shqiptar PBK is a nationalist 2 political party in Albania Kosovo and North Macedonia Albanian National Front Party Partia Balli Kombetar ShqiptarAbbreviationPBKChairmanAdriatik AlimadhiSecretary GeneralArben HoxhaFounderAbas ErmenjiFounded23 December 1989 34 years ago 1989 12 23 Preceded byBalli Kombetar 1939 1945 HeadquartersTirana AlbaniaPristina KosovoTetovo North MacedoniaIdeologyAlbanian irredentismAlbanian nationalismAnti communismNational conservatismRight wing populismSocial conservatismPolitical positionFar right 1 ColoursAlbanian national colours Red BlackSloganAlbania of Albanians Shqiperia e shqiptareve Assembly of Albania0 140Assembly of Kosovo0 120Assembly of North Macedonia0 120Council seats5 1 613Websiteballikombetar infoPolitics of AlbaniaPolitical partiesElectionsPolitics of North MacedoniaPolitical partiesElections Contents 1 History 2 Ideology 3 Branches 3 1 Kosovo 3 2 North Macedonia 4 Membership 5 PBK Council 6 External links 7 ReferencesHistory editThe Balli Kombetar was revived in Albania as a political party in the early 1990s Founded under the leadership of Abas Ermenji a surviving Ballist who escaped from Albania when the communists declared victory in 1945 3 In 1996 it won 5 percent of the popular vote and two seats in parliament 3 It has since declined In the 2001 elections it was part of the Union for Victory Bashkimi per Fitoren coalition which received 37 1 of the vote and 46 members of parliament The National Front has chapters in Kosovo led by Sylejman Daka amp in North Macedonia led by Vebi Xhemaili Ideology editThe National Front bear a strong resemblance to their predecessors of the same name the Balli Kombetar The National Front is an independent political formation whose goals are to unite the Albanian people residing within and outside the borders of Albania regardless of gender religion and social status 4 The party strives to create the conditions of spiritual cultural and political unity of the Albanian people within and outside of Albania 4 The National Front advocate high economic and educational development of Albanians as well as strengthening the legal basis of the Albanian state institutions and for the prosperity of the country and improvement of the material culture of the Albanian people 4 Branches editKosovo edit The Kosovo branch of the National Front was formed in 1997 by Naser Husaj Prior to the National Front in Kosovo the Albanian National Front Strongly advocated for an independent Kosovo from Yugoslavia prior to the break up On 6 August 1998 the National Front in Albania demanded that Albania must declare war on Serbia to help fight for the Kosovars in the Kosovo War 5 However the request was denied by all parties in the Albanian assembly at the time 5 North Macedonia edit The North Macedonia branch of the National front was formed in Tetovo in 2004 6 Reports circulated that leaflets were spreading in Tetovo stating that the general headquarters of the National Front invites the Albanian population to join this organization in the Sar Mountains in order to resolve the Albanian question once and for all 6 They strongly opposed the autonomy referendum in 2004 calling the referendum anti Albanian 7 The National Front are at odds with the Macedonian Albanian political parties Democratic Union for Integration and Democratic Party of Albanians 8 The National Front implore all Albanians of Macedonia to not take into account any promises or statements by Menduh Thaci or Ali Ahmeti claiming they do not represent the Albanians of North Macedonia and consider them as puppets controlled by the government 8 Menduh Thaci has claimed that as long as there is the Democratic Party of Albanians in North Macedonia there will be no formation of the National Front party 8 Ali Ahmeti a former socialist and one time Guerrilla fighter many KLA commanders and soldiers dispute his glorified representation 9 is also against the National Front as he believes they are against preserving the integrity and sovereignty of North Macedonia 9 Membership editThere are prerequisites that need to be fulfilled to become a member of the party Not accepted to join the party are 4 Those who propagate views and ideas that are unconstitutional amp anti national Former members of the Party of Labour of Albania and Communist Party of Albania communists fascists anti nationalists amp former agents of the Sigurimi Thieves criminals and members of organised crime Those who belong to another party PBK Council editMembers of the Council 10 Chairman Adriatik Alimadhi Deputy Chairman Majlinda Toro Chairman of National Council Luan Myftiu Secretary General Arben Hoxha Organizing Secretary Kujtim LamajExternal links editAlbanian National Front in Albanian References edit Albania and Freedoms sites lafayette edu 20 November 2018 Retrieved 15 January 2020 Nordsieck Wolfram Albania Parties and Elections in Europe Archived from the original on 6 October 2002 Retrieved 3 May 2019 a b Robert Elsie Historical Dictionary of Albania PDF Archived from the original PDF on 6 October 2014 Retrieved 3 June 2012 a b c d BK Statute of the National Front Retrieved 3 June 2012 a b ATA news agency Albania minor party demands war on Serbia Retrieved 3 June 2012 a b Fakti Pan Albanian national front reborn in Macedonia Retrieved 3 June 2012 Fakti Macedonia National Front calls for united Albanian position on referendum Retrieved 3 June 2012 a b c Dnevnik Macedonian Albanian party denies cooperation with radical Balli Kombetar Retrieved 3 June 2012 a b Balkan Report We Are Not Interested In Great Albania Or Great Kosova Archived from the original on 28 December 2009 Retrieved 3 June 2012 BK PBK Retrieved 3 June 2012 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Albanian National Front Party amp oldid 1204303933, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, 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