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Rexhep
Meidani
Born on
August 17, 1944, in Tiranë. Graduated from the University of
Tirana (1966), Faculty of Natural Sciences, Branch Physics, as
well as successfully accomplished the postgraduate studies in
the University of Kana (France) (1974). With regard to the
professional area, Mr. Meidani worked as professor, chair of
the department and later as the dean
of the Faculty of Natural Sciences (1966 – 1996).
During this time span, Mr. Meidani, published a number
of studies, books and articles inside and outside of Albania.
Mr. Meidani holds the scientific title “Professor Doctor”.
His political
career began after the 1990s. He was the chair of the CEC in
the first multiparty elections in 1991 and member of the
Presidential Council (1991). During 1992 – 1996 he was engaged
in the civic society by being also chair of the Board of the
Albanian Center of Human Rights (1994 – 1996). In 1996 he
joined the Socialist Party and was elected its Secretary
General (1996 – 1997).
In the
anticipated parliamentary elections of June 1997, Mr. Meidani
was elected member of the parliament in the Albanian Assembly.
After the elections, won by the left coalition and headed by
the Socialist Party, on July 24, 1997, with the proposal of
the SP, the Albanian Assembly elected Mr. Meidani, President
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