The Third Evangjeli Government was the 25th government of Albania. It was formed on 20 April 1931 and lasted until 8 December 1932. The government was a direct successor of the Second Evangjeli Government, formed 9 days after the later dissolution.
Evangjeli III Government | |
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.png){kind=small} 25th Government of Albania | |
| 1931-1932 | |
| Date formed | 20 April 1931 |
| Date dissolved | 7 December 1932 |
| People and organisations | |
| Prime Minister | Pandeli Evangjeli |
| No. of ministers | 8 |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Evengjeli II |
| Successor | Evengjeli IV |
Backgrond edit
The decision of the previous Evangjeli Government to make a deal with Italy was unpopular with the cabinet and the public.[1] This made King Zog force the dissolution of the government. 9 days later, Zog again appointed Pandeli Evangjeli as Prime Minister.[2]
Composition edit
| Evangjeli III Government[3] |
| Pandeli Evangjeli – Prime Minister |
| Hysen Vrioni – Minister of Internal Affairs |
| Yuka Musa – Minister of Interior |
| Milto Tutulani – Minister of Justice |
| Lame Kareco – Minister of Finance |
| Hilë Mosi – Minister of Education |
| Izet Dibra – Minister of Public Works |
| Sait Toptani – Minister of National Economy |
Activities edit
The biggest task of the Third government was to lower Albania's dependency on Italy.[4] Despite this, due to the financial burden of the Great Depression, the government was forced to sign several treaties with Italy that would see become Albania's largest trade partner,[5] roughly accounting for 60% of Albanian imports. [6]
The government's deal with Italy also made it so Italian construction companies were privileged in Albania.[7] This, although helped Albania's infrastructure, made the government more and more unpopular with the public.[8]
The government also enforced its censorship rules.[9] during the government term, 200 lawyers, intellectuals, doctors,and others were jailed, and in the end 49 of them were given life in prison. [10]
Aftermath edit
Following the results of the 1932 election, Evangjeli resigned from his post. Despite this, on January of the next year, Zogu once again tasked Evangjeli with forming a government.[11]
References edit
Sources edit
- Fischer, Bernd. King Zog and the Struggle for Stability in Albania, (East European Monographs, Boulder, 1984).
- Pearson, Owen. Albania and King Zog:Independence, Republic and Monarchy 1908-1939, (I.B. Tauris, 2005)
- Dervishi, Kastriot. Kryeministrat dhe ministrat e shtetit shqiptar në 100 vjet, (Tiranë, Shtëpia Botuese, 2012)