Albanian Demochristian Party of Kosovo
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The Albanian Christian Democratic Party of Kosovo (or Albanian Demochristian Party of Kosovo; ) is a political party
in Kosovo
. It embraces Christian democratic
ideals in Kosovo, although not all of its members are Catholic as is the case in some other countries.
At the last legislative elections
, 24 October 2004, the party won 1.8 % of the popular vote and 2 out of 120 seats.
The president of Albanian Christian Democratic Party of Kosovo is Nikë Gjeloshi.
The Albanian Demochristian Party of Kosovo is a close ally of the Democratic League of Kosovo
(LDK), consequently, the first post-war minister of transport and telecommunications of the Kosovo Government was a member of PShDK. The Albanian Demochristian Party of Kosovo platform promotes an independent, free, and democratic Kosovo and like all other Kosovo Albanian
political parties does not take part in the general elections in Serbia nor any other election or referendum organized by the Serbian parliament.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Kosovo
Kosovo
Kosovo is a region in southeastern Europe. Part of the Ottoman Empire for more than five centuries, later the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within Serbia...
. It embraces Christian democratic
Christian Democracy
Christian democracy is a political ideology that seeks to apply Christian principles to public policy. It emerged in nineteenth-century Europe under the influence of conservatism and Catholic social teaching...
ideals in Kosovo, although not all of its members are Catholic as is the case in some other countries.
At the last legislative elections
Elections in Kosovo
Parliamentary elections to the Assembly of Kosovo have been held three times since 1999 with the latest in November 2007. The Assembly is an institution within the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government established by the United Nations administration in Kosovo to provide 'provisional,...
, 24 October 2004, the party won 1.8 % of the popular vote and 2 out of 120 seats.
The president of Albanian Christian Democratic Party of Kosovo is Nikë Gjeloshi.
The Albanian Demochristian Party of Kosovo is a close ally of the Democratic League of Kosovo
Democratic League of Kosovo
The Democratic League of Kosovo is the second largest political party in Kosovo. It is a conservative and liberal conservative party; the main right-wing party in Kosovo....
(LDK), consequently, the first post-war minister of transport and telecommunications of the Kosovo Government was a member of PShDK. The Albanian Demochristian Party of Kosovo platform promotes an independent, free, and democratic Kosovo and like all other Kosovo Albanian
Albanians
Albanians are a nation and ethnic group native to Albania and neighbouring countries. They speak the Albanian language. More than half of all Albanians live in Albania and Kosovo...
political parties does not take part in the general elections in Serbia nor any other election or referendum organized by the Serbian parliament.
See also
- Simon Augustini, vice-chairman of PShDK.
- Albanian Union of Christian DemocratsAlbanian Union of Christian DemocratsThe Albanian Union of Christian Democrats is a political party in KosovoAt the last legislative elections, 24 October 2004, the party was part of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo.President Lazer Krasniqi...
External links
- Partia Shqiptare Demokristiane e Kosovës The official website