The Youth Forum of the Democratic Party of Albania (, abbreviated as FRPD) is the youth wing of the Democratic Party of Albania. Founded in 1991 following the collapse of the communist regime, FRPD in recent times has grown to become one of the largest youth political organisations in the Western Balkans, with major contributions and influence within the Democratic Party. FRPD is one of the founders of the Youth of European People's Party (YEPP) in 1997, and in 2020, following years of negotiations, managed to become full members of European Democrat Students.
In October 2022, Besart Xhaferri was elected chairman of FRPD for the Berisha wing of the Democratic Party.
History of FRPD
FRPD, created in the fall of 1991 by founding students of the Democratic Party and active participants in the student movement of December '90, FRPD was considered the first youth political organization created in the scene of Albanian pluralism, which it had included in its membership young democrats from the age 16 to 35 years old. Originally the Democratic Party was a party that had a catch all movement of Liberals and Conservatives. However, much of the liberal wing of the Democratic party of Albania would join Neritan Ceka to create the Democratic Alliance party. The FRPD since 2013 continues to protest against the ruling party of Albania. Such as calling for the Removal of Edi Rama.
Chairs of FRPD + Chairs of FRPD during years Name Term Ridvan Peshkëpia 1991–1992 Arben Lika 1992–1993 Afrim Krasniqi 1994–1998 Gent Strazimiri 1998–2000 Kolin Gjoka 2000–2002 Sokol Olldashi 2002–2009 Gerti Bogdani 2009–2015 Belind Këlliçi 2015 - 2022 Besart Xhaferi2022–Present
External links Youth forum of the Democratic Party of Albania
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