The third Government of Prime Minister Edi Rama was the 67th ruling Government of the Republic of Albania. The Government was officially confirmed by President Ilir Meta on 18 September 2021. Following the 2021 election, the Socialist Party won, for the third consecutive time, a majority of seats in the Albanian Parliament, and, for the second consecutive time, the ability to form a government without the need for a coalition.
Background
On 10 September 2021, the government of Prime Minister Rama received a vote of confidence in the . On 14 September, the President Ilir Meta decreed the government after all ministers were confirmed by the national anti-corruption agency, Special Structure against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK). Subsequently, on 18 September at 10:00 (CET), Rama's third cabinet was officially sworn in during a formal ceremony presided over by President at in Tirana. After the oath-taking, Rama convened an inaugural session with the newly appointed ministers, comprising 12 women and 5 men, marking their first summit as the at . The cabinet received parliamentary approval with 77 votes in favor, amid ongoing discussions regarding President Meta's recent dismissal, which awaited a ruling from the Constitutional Court. The administration's agenda emphasised earthquake reconstruction, effective pandemic management, enhancement of welfare, and initiatives aimed at economic modernisation and the fortification of the rule of law.
Cabinet
The Rama's III government differs slightly from the end of the previous mandate, making its key posts entrusted to the same ministers again. Ministers such as Belinda Balluku and Ogerta Manastirliu were reconfirmed in previous positions, taking into account the popularity won during the exercise of their duties. Both were ranked high in the polls, especially Ogerta Manastirliu for her actions during the COVID-19 pandemic in Albania, which gave her a lot of popularity for the management of the situation despite the criticism.
The new Albanian government was widely praised for the dominance of women in ministerial posts. Out of 17 ministries, 12 will be led by women, making it fifth globally in women's representation in Cabinet, according to the latest United Nations. Rama himself in his speech in parliament described it as “This new government will enter history as the cabinet with the highest number of women”. In this new mandate, Arben Ahmetaj was also reconfirmed in office as Minister of State for Reconstruction and Reform Program, but was also appointed Deputy Prime Minister. Giving importance to the program of reconstruction and recovery from the consequences of the earthquake of November 2019, where damage was done to apartments, schools, cultural and historical objects, as well as infrastructure. On 11 January 2024, a new ministry, Ministry of State for Public Administration and Anti-Corruption, was created to ease the negotiations for the accession of Albania to the European Union.
An asterisk (*) indicates an elected member of the Albanian Parliament. Portfolio Minister Took office Left office Party Prime MinisterEdi Rama 18 September 2021 12 September 2025PS Deputy Prime Minister Arben Ahmetaj 18 September 2021 28 July 2022PSBelinda Balluku 28 July 2022 12 September 2025PSMinistry of Economy, Culture and InnovationBlendi Gonxhja10 January 2024 12 September 2025PSMinistry of FinancePetrit Malaj30 July 2024 12 September 2025PSMinistry of InteriorBledar Çuçi18 September 20218 July 2023PSTaulant Balla8 July 202330 July 2024PSErvin Hoxha30 July 2024 12 September 2025PSMinistry of DefenceNiko Peleshi18 September 202130 July 2024PSPirro Vengu30 July 2024 12 September 2025PSMinistry for Europe and Foreign AffairsOlta Xhaçka18 September 202112 September 2023PSIgli Hasani12 September 2023 12 September 2025PSMinistry of JusticeUlsi Manja18 September 2021 12 September 2025PSMinister of Infrastructure and EnergyBelinda Balluku18 September 2021 12 September 2025PSMinistry of Education, Sports and YouthEvis Kushi18 September 202111 September 2023 PSOgerta Manastirliu11 September 2023 12 September 2025PSMinistry of Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentFrida Krifca18 September 202111 September 2023 PSAnila Denaj11 September 2023 12 September 2025PSMinistry of Health and Social ProtectionOgerta Manastirliu18 September 202111 September 2023 PSAlbana Koçiu11 September 2023 12 September 2025PSMinistry of Tourism and EnvironmentMirela Kumbaro Furxhi18 September 2021 12 September 2025PSMinister of State for Relations with ParliamentElisa Spiropali18 September 202130 July 2024PSTaulant Balla30 July 2024 12 September 2025PSMinister of State for EntrepreneursEdona Bilali18 September 202111 September 2023PSDelina Ibrahimaj11 September 2023 12 September 2025PSMinister of State for Youth and ChildrenBora Muzhaqi18 September 2021 12 September 2025PSMinister of State and Chief NegotiatorMajlinda Dhuka28 July 2022 12 September 2025PSMinister of State for Local GovernmentArbjan Mazniku11 September 2023 12 September 2025PSMinister of State for Public Administration and Anti-Corruption Adea Pirdeni10 January 2024 12 September 2025PS
Former Ministries Portfolio Minister Took office Left office PartyMinister of State for Reconstruction and Reform ProgramArben Ahmetaj18 September 202128 July 2022PSMinister of State for Standards ServicesMilva Ekonomi18 September 202111 September 2023PSMinistry of Finances and EconomyDelina Ibrahimaj18 September 202110 January 2024 PSMinistry of CultureElva Margariti18 September 202110 January 2024 PS
See also Politics of Albania
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