Belinda Balluku (born 9 October 1973) is an Albanian politician serving as Deputy Prime Minister of Albania since 2022 and as Minister of Infrastructure and Energy under Prime Minister Edi Rama since 2019.[1][2]
Belinda Balluku | |
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Deputy Prime Minister of Albania | |
Assumed office 28 July 2022 | |
President | Ilir Meta Bajram Begaj |
Prime Minister | Edi Rama |
Preceded by | Arben Ahmetaj |
Minister of Infrastructure and Energy | |
Assumed office 17 January 2019 | |
President | Ilir Meta Bajram Begaj |
Prime Minister | Edi Rama |
Preceded by | Damian Gjiknuri |
Member of the 31st Parliament of Albania | |
Assumed office 10 September 2021 | |
Parliamentary group | PS |
Constituency | Tirana |
Personal details | |
Born | Tirana, People's Socialist Republic of Albania | 9 October 1973
Political party | Socialist Party |
Spouse | Sokol Balla (2004 - 2015) |
Children | 2 |
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Political career
editIn 2004, Mrs. Balluku joined the staff of the Municipality of Tirana, initially as a Public Relations Advisor and later as Director of the Mayor's Cabinet. During this period, she led the development of communication strategies with the public and the media.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Albania: New govt ministers sworn in, EU considers it an important moment". Independent Balkan News Agency. 17 January 2019. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ Jonuzaj, Klaudjo (17 January 2019). "Albania's parliament endorses government reshuffle". SeeNews. Archived from the original on 17 January 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ "Belinda Balluku Minister". Infrastruktura. Retrieved 18 October 2022.