TIRANA, September 12/ATA/ The Assembly will hold the first session of the 11th Legislature today at 10:00, in line with the decree of the President of the Republic.
During the first session, there is expected to be set up the temporary commission for the verification of mandates. 140 MPs elected by the citizens will take their oath on the Constitution of Albania for their representative and legislative responsibilities.
May 11 general elections produced 83 seats for the Socialist Party, 50 seats for the Democratic Party, 3 seats for the Social Democratic Party, 2 seats for the Opportunity Party, 1 seat for Albania Becomes Movement and 1 seat for the Together Movement.
Out of the 140 MPs in the Assembly of Albania, 72 are sitting in the Parliament for the first time.
The representation in the Assembly during this legislature reflects the diversity of Albanian society.
The average age of the MPs is 47.5 years, combining experience with new energy. 35% of the MPs are women.
The elected MPs come from different professions: 32 from law, 31 from economics and others belong to fields such as medicine, natural sciences, social sciences, politics, as well as engineering, art and entrepreneurship. 25 MPs hold the degree of “Doctor of Sciences” and 5 MPs hold the title of “Professor”.
For a more efficient start to the new session, the administration of the Assembly has prepared guidelines materials and information sessions. The MPs’ reception office offers assistance in getting acquainted with the institution and the duties of a lawmaker. /r.e//a.f/p.s./
