Romeo Gurakuqi

Romeo Vilhelm Gurakuqi (born Tirane, 18 September 1963) is an albanian personality, known for his role as a political leader for Democratic Party in Shkoder, Professor of History & Law, writer of several books, and member of the Albanian Parliament. He hails from a known family with notable figures such as Luigj Gurakuqi and Karl Gurakuqi.  and is the nephew of Lazer Gurakuqian early nationalist activist from Shkodër. 

 Early life and education 
He completed post-doctoral studies at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2005 to 2010,He holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Shkodra 'Luigj Gurakuqi' (1993-1998), a Ph.D. in History from the University of Tirana (1994-1997), and a Master of Arts in History from the same institution (1989-1990). Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in History and Geography from the University of Shkodra 'Luigj Gurakuqi' (1982-1986).

 Biography 
Romeo Gurakuqi was one of the co-founders of European University of Tirana (UET), established on September 20, 2006. This achievement marked a significant contribution to the Albanian educational landscape also as a professor at European University of Tirana, Dean of Faculty of Law; Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences, Director of Institute of Contemporary History and Director of Doctoral School, reflecting Gurakuqi's commitment to enhancing higher education and promoting academic excellence.He was deputy chief of the Atlantic Association. He was also a member of the Albanian Academy of Sciences and Arts and one of its co-founders. Additionally, he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the cultural periodical 'Phoenix', an organ of the 'Ernest Koliqi' Albanian Studies Center.

 Books 

 "Shqiperia 1911-1914"
 "Shqipëria dhe çështja shqiptare pas Luftës së Parë Botërore"
 "Principata E Shqiperise Dhe Mbreteria E Greqise 1913-1914"
 "Shqiperia dhe Tokat e Lirueme 1939-1946: Vellimi I (Botimi i Dytë) Albanian Edition (Italian Edition)"
 "Shqipëria dhe Tokat e Lirueme 1939-1946: Vellimi II (Botimi i dytë) Albanian Edition"

 Carrer as Political Leader & Member of Albanian Parliamant 
Gurakuqi served as political leader for democratic party in shkoder from 2017 until 2020 as well as a member of the Albanian Parliament from 2017 until his resign on 2019.

During his tenure, Gurakuqi witnessed and was part of significant political events, including the 2019 political crisis. This period was marked by mass protests led by the opposition, including the Democratic Party, which culminated in a dramatic mass resignation of its MPs from parliament to demand fresh elections, citing government corruption and a need for transparent electoral processes.

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