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Erion Veliaj

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Erion Veliaj (born December 17, 1979) is an Albanian politician who served as the 42nd mayor of Tirana from 2015. He was discharged by Tirana Municipal council on 23 September 2025 but the decision has been suspended until Albanian Constitutional Court takes a final decision. Beginning as an activist and the leader of MJAFT!, Veliaj joined the ranks of the Socialist Party of Albania in 2011, where he was appointed Secretary for Youth and Immigration. Previously, he served as a member of parliament for Gjirokastër and as Minister of Social Welfare and Youth under Prime Minister Edi Rama. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Erion Veliaj is the 19,193rd most popular politician, the 135th most popular biography from Albania and the 53rd most popular Albanian Politician.

Erion Veliaj is an Albanian politician, known for serving as the Mayor of Tirana since 2015. He is recognized for his initiatives in urban development, environmental sustainability, and improving public services in the capital city.

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Among politicians, Erion Veliaj ranks 19,195 out of 19,576. Before him are Luigi Mangione, Kai Mykkänen, Marta Rovira, Valérie Hayer, Nadine Dorries, Bibiana Aído, Scott May, and Katri Kulmuni. After him are Mikael Damberg, Oliver Letwin, Kwasi Kwarteng, and Attila Czene.

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Among people born in 1979, Erion Veliaj ranks 1,052. Before him are Edna Kiplagat, Miodrag Džudović, Pavel Abramov, Kristen Viikmäe, Kevin Kuske, and Josemi. After him are Thomas Lurz, Thomas Dossevi, Jean-René Lisnard, Iván Alonso, Pablo Couñago, and Javad Foroughi.

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In Albania

Among people born in Albania, Erion Veliaj ranks 135 out of 150. Before him are Klodian Duro (1977), Olta Boka (1991), Luiz Ejlli (1985), Anjeza Shahini (1987), Edmond Kapllani (1982), and Ervin Bulku (1981). After him are Laura Mersini-Houghton (1969), Elis Bakaj (1987), Jahmir Hyka (1988), Romela Begaj (1986), Armando Sadiku (1991), and Ergys Kaçe (1993).

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Among POLITICIANS In Albania

Among politicians born in Albania, Erion Veliaj ranks 53. Before him are Jozefina Topalli (1963), Mirela Kumbaro (1966), Mimi Kodheli (1964), Lulzim Basha (1974), Monika Kryemadhi (1974), and Olta Xhaçka (1979). After him are Ditmir Bushati (1977).

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