Number: 98-974
Title: Albania: Country Background Report
Authors: Julie Kim, Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division 
Abstract: After one year in office, Prime Minister Pandeli Majko resigned on October 26, 1999, and was replaced by another Socialist Party member, Ilir Meta. Albania continues to seek political stability and economic recovery. In 1998 and 1999, Albania was on the front line of the Kosovo crisis. Internally, Albania went through a major crisis in early 1997 that brought down the Democratic Party-led government. Elections held in June 1997 brought the Socialist Party to power. In 1999, fierce rivals Fatos Nano of the Socialist Party and Sali Berisha of the Democratic Party resumed chairmanships of their respective parties. This report discusses the background and status of these and other issues concerning Albania.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated June 29, 2000