Eduard Halimi
Eduard Halimi (born 8 December 1972) was Albania's Minister of Justice from 2011 until 2013 .[1]
Eduard Halimi MP | |
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Member of the Albanian Parliament for Berat | |
Assumed office September 9, 2017 | |
Minister of Justice | |
In office July 21, 2011 – September 11, 2013 | |
Prime Minister | Sali Berisha |
Preceded by | Bujar Nishani |
Succeeded by | Nasip Naço |
Personal details | |
Born | Korçë | 8 December 1972
Nationality | Albanian |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Children | Two |
Alma mater | University of Tirana |
Early life and education
Halimi was born in Korca on 8 December 1972.[2] He received a bachelor's degree in law at the University of Tirana in 1995. He has held the title 'Magistrate' since 2000.[2] He also graduated from the Police Academy in 1997.[1]
Career
Halimi worked as a lawyer until 2005. During this period, he also served as an expert to the parliamentary inquiry committees.[1] In October 2005, he was named as the Deputy Minister of Justice. In 2007, he was also elected as a Member of the Municipal Council of Tirana. He was appointed the State General Advocate in 2008.[1] He was elected as a member of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania for the Democratic Party of Albania in 2009.[3][4] During his tenure, he was the Secretary of the Committee on Legal Affairs of the Albanian Parliament from 2009 to July 2011 .[1] He was appointed Minister of Justice on 21 July 2011.[1][5] Halimi is also a member of the Albanian High Council of Justice.[6]
References
- "Minister CV". Albania Ministry of Defence. Archived from the original on 15 March 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- "Eduard Halimi". GLP. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- "Parliamentary group". pd.al.
- "List of elected members". Albanian parliament. Archived from the original on 14 May 2011.
- "Albania names new justice, culture ministers after delay". Macleans. AP. 19 July 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- "Halimi on HCJ: Deputy-chairman to be appointed by Nishani". Albanian Screen. 26 June 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
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Preceded by Bujar Nishani |
Albania's Minister of Justice 2011 |
Succeeded by Nasip Naço |