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Jozefina Topalli
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| 35th and 39th Speaker of the Parliament of Albania | |
| Assumed office 30 July 2024 |
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| President | Bajram Begaj |
| Prime Minister | Edi Rama |
| Preceded by | Lindita Nikolla |
| In office 2 September 2005 – 9 September 2013 |
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| President | Alfred Moisiu Bamir Topi |
| Prime Minister | Sali Berisha |
| Preceded by | Servet Pëllumbi |
| Succeeded by | Ilir Meta |
| Member of the Parliament | |
| In office 26 May 1996 – 8 September 2017 |
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| Prime Minister | Aleksandër Meksi Bashkim Fino Fatos Nano Pandeli Majko Ilir Meta Pandeli Majko Fatos Nano Sali Berisha Edi Rama |
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| Born | 26 November 1963 Shkodër, Albania |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Children | Tony Topalli |
| Alma mater | Luigj Gurakuqi University University of Tirana |
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Jozefina Topalli, born on November 26, 1963, is a well-known politician from Albania. She was the Speaker of the Parliament of Albania from 2005 to 2013. This means she was in charge of the country's main law-making body. She was also a vice president of the Democratic Party of Albania.
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Early Life and Education
Jozefina Topalli studied at Luigj Gurakuqi University in Shkodra. She earned degrees in both mathematics and law. Later, she studied international relations in Italy. She also received a master's degree from the University of Tirana. Her master's studies focused on public administration and European topics.
In 2010, she earned her Ph.D. from the University of Tirana. Her research was about how a country's parliament helps with joining the European Union. Jozefina Topalli is very good at languages. She can speak English, Russian, French, and Italian.
First Jobs and Public Service
Before becoming a politician, Jozefina Topalli worked in different roles. From 1992 to 1995, she worked at the Chamber of Commerce in Shkodër. This organization helps businesses in the city. In 1995 and 1996, she was a lecturer at Luigj Gurakuqi University.
Political Journey
Jozefina Topalli started her political career in 1996. She was elected as a member of the Albanian Parliament. She was re-elected four more times, showing people trusted her. She worked on committees that focused on social issues, health, and families. She was also a leader in the Children's Committee.
Since 1996, she has been a Deputy Chair of the Democratic Party of Albania. This means she was one of the main leaders of a big political party.
Leading the Parliament
In 2005, Jozefina Topalli made history. She became the first woman Speaker of the Albanian Parliament. This was a very important role in the country's government. She was re-elected for a second term in 2009. Before becoming Speaker, she served as Deputy Speaker of the Parliament.
When she became Speaker, Jozefina Topalli promised to support everyone, even those who disagreed with her. She worked hard to help Albania connect with other countries. She pushed for European Union countries to approve agreements with Albania. She also worked to help Albania join NATO, a group of countries that work together for safety. She continues to support the recognition of Republic of Kosovo.
Awards and Recognition
Jozefina Topalli has received many awards for her work.
In 2010, she won the "Mediterranean Award" for her political efforts. This award came from an international group that promotes peace.
She was also named the First Ambassador of UNICEF in Albania. This role meant she helped protect children's rights in the country.
The Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg gave her the "Medal of Honor." This was for her important work in politics.
She also received the international title "Millennium Peace Award: Cavaliere per la Pace." This award means "Knight for Peace" and was given by the International Peace Union.
In 2012, the Čair Municipality in North Macedonia made her an "Honorary Citizen." This was to recognize her valuable contributions.
