Ilirjan Celibashi (Albanian pronunciation: [iliɾˈjan t͡sɛlibaʃi]; born October 2, 1969) is an Albanian lawyer and politician, currently serving as the State Election Commissioner of Albania. He is a former judge, Member of Parliament, and Minister for Relations with the Parliament.
Ilirjan Celibashi | |
|---|---|
| State Election Commissioner of Albania | |
| Assumed office 5 October 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Klement Zguri |
| In office 10 February 2001 – 30 March 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Fotaq Nano |
| Succeeded by | Çlirim Gjata |
| Minister of State for Relations with the Parliament | |
| In office 15 September 2013 – 14 August 2014 | |
| President | Bujar Nishani |
| Prime Minister | Edi Rama |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Ermonela Felaj |
| Member of the Parliament of Albania | |
| In office 9 September 2013 – 17 December 2013 | |
| Constituency | Fier County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 October 1969 |
| Party | Socialist Party |
| University of Tirana | |
| Profession | Lawyer, former judge |
Early life and education
editCelibashi was born in Çorovodë, Skrapar district. He graduated in law from the University of Tirana in 1992.[1]
Judicial and early public service career
editCelibashi began his legal career as a judge at the Fier District Court and later served as Head of the First Instance Court in Mallakastër. He served as a judge at the Court of Appeals in Durrës from 1998 to 2001.[2]
Electoral administration
editFrom 2001 to 2006, Celibashi served as Chair of the Central Election Commission (Albania),[3] overseeing the parliamentary elections of 2001 and 2005, as well as the 2003 local elections.[4]
Parliamentary and ministerial roles
editIn the 2013 elections, Celibashi was elected as a Member of Parliament representing Fier for the Socialist Party of Albania. Later that year, he became Minister for Parliamentary Relations, serving until August 2014.[5][6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Ilirjan Celibashi". Central Election Commission of Albania. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ↑ "Qeveria emëron zëvendësministrat e Rendit Publik". Albanian Telegraphic Agency. 1998-10-15. Archived from the original on 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ↑ "Ilirjan Celibashi". Council of Europe – Electoral Management Bodies Conference. Council of Europe. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ↑ "Ilirjan Celibashi emërohet Komisioner Shtetëror i Zgjedhjeve". Albanian Telegraphic Agency. 2020-10-05. Archived from the original on 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ↑ "Deputetët e Kuvendit të Shqipërisë, Legjislatura e XVI" (PDF). Parliament of Albania. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ↑ "Ilirjan Celibashi, Ministër Shteti për Marrëdhëniet me Parlamentin". Parliament of Albania. Archived from the original on 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2025-05-15.