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Issue Check: Direct Comparison of Party Positions

Political Compass
Conservative
Social
Market-oriented
Progressive
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Stance on the EU
Anti-EU
Pro-EU

Economy & State
Wealth Redistribution
Pro-Redistribution
Market-Driven
Fiscal Policy
Public Investment
Austerity & Tax Cuts
Trade Policy
Free Trade
Protectionism

Society & Values
Civil Liberties vs. Security
Civil Liberties
Law & Order
Gender Equality Measures
Pro-Promotion
Against Promotion
LGBTQ+ Equality
Pro-Equality
Traditional Values
Same-Sex Marriage
Pro-Marriage
Against
Religion in Politics
Secularism
Religious Influence
Urban vs. Rural Priority
Focus on Urban Areas
Focus on Rural Areas

Environment & Climate
Environment vs. Economy: What's More Important?
Environmental Protection Over Economic Growth
Economic Growth Over Environmental Protection
Climate Action vs. Economic Growth
Climate Protection First
Economic Growth First

Migration & Integration
Immigration Policy
Open
Restrictive
Integration & Culture
Multiculturalism
Assimilation
Rights for Ethnic Minorities
Expand Rights
Equal Treatment Only
National Sovereignty
Cosmopolitan
Nationalist

Democracy & Institutions
Executive Power Distribution
Decentralized
Strong Executive
Judicial Independence
Independent
Executive Oversight
State Organization
Federalism
Centralism
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Albania's Political Landscape: Overview of All Parties.

Key Parties

LB

Together Movement
Left
Lëvizja Bashkë (LB) is a left-wing, grassroots democratic party in Albania. It positions itself as a progressive alternative to the established party system, primarily campaigning against corruption and for social justice and the strengthening of workers' rights in the country.

LSHB

Albania Becomes Movement
Centre
Lëvizja Shqipëria Bëhet (LSHB) is a centrist, pro-European reform movement in Albania. It positions itself as a citizen-oriented alternative to the established party system, advocating for the rule of law, democratization, and the fight against deeply entrenched corruption.

LSI

Socialist Movement for Integration
Centre-Left
The LSI (now known as the Freedom Party, Partia e Lirisë) is a left-populist and pro-European party in Albania. As a splinter group from the Socialist Party, it has traditionally served as a strategic centrist force whose role as a crucial coalition partner has significantly shaped Albania's political landscape for years.

PD

Democratic Party
Centre-Right
The Democratic Party (Partia Demokratike, PD) is a center-right, conservative-liberal political party in Albania. As the first opposition party following the collapse of communism, it historically represents the break from dictatorship, integration with the West, and the establishment of a market economy.

PD-AN

Democratic Party – Alliance for Change
Centre-Right
The Partia Demokratike – Aleanca për Ndryshim (PD-AN) is a centre-right, conservative party alliance in Albania. As the main opposition force, it advocates a pro-European, economically liberal stance and positions itself as a civic alternative to the ruling socialist bloc.

PM

Opportunity Party
Centre-Right
Partia Mundësia (PM) is a centrist and pro-European party in Albania. It positions itself as a modern, technocratic force, focusing on economic opportunities, the rule of law, and integration into the European Union's single market.

PS

Socialist Party of Albania
Centre-Left
The Socialist Party of Albania (Partia Socialiste e Shqipërisë, PS) is a social-democratic, pro-European party in Albania. As the successor to the communist Party of Labour, it has transformed into a modern centre-left force that has significantly shaped the country's political landscape for decades.

PSD

Social Democratic Party of Albania
Centre-Left
The Partia Socialdemokrate e Shqipërisë (PSD) is a center-left party in Albania. As one of the most established forces of the post-communist era, it combines classic social democratic values with a pragmatic, at times personality-driven, approach to power politics in parliament.

Historical Parties

PDIU

Party for Justice, Integration and Unity
Regional
Right

Data Sources and Methodology

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CHES – Chapel Hill Expert Survey

The leading expert survey on party positions in Europe. Over 400 political scientists document party stances based on rigorous scientific criteria.

Additional Sources

Rovny, Jan, et al. “25 Years of Political Party Positions in Europe: The Chapel Hill Expert Survey, 1999-2024.”

V-Party – Parties of the World Dataset

A specialized project by the University of Gothenburg, where international political scientists evaluate the fundamental identities and organizations of parties worldwide.

Additional Sources

Lindberg, Staffan I., et al. 2022. "Varieties of Party Identity and Organization (V–Party) Dataset V2."