Arian Galdini – Biography
Chairman of LRE, Lecturer, Public Voice, and Dedicated Activist for Democracy and Justice
Academic Background
Arian Galdini was born on December 11, 1974, in Lushnjë, Albania. With a solid academic background in economics and administration and extensive international experience, he is one of the most engaged public voices and activists striving for political, civic, and societal transformation in Albania.
He pursued his university studies in Business Administration at the South East European University (SEEU) and earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the European University of Tirana (UET). To further enhance his expertise in governance, civil society, and public policy, he attended:
• The Chevening Program at the University of Glasgow, focusing on the relationship between government, civil society, and the private sector.
• The Executive Program for Senior Government Officials at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
This academic foundation has equipped him with an analytical and strategic approach to state-building, democracy, and transparency, positioning him as a key actor in intellectual and political discourse in Albania.
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Author of “Neoshqiptarizmi” and Public Intellectual
Arian Galdini is a fiercely independent thinker and a powerful intellectual voice in Albania’s public sphere.
He has published hundreds of articles, analyses, and opinion pieces in Albania’s most prestigious media outlets, including Panorama, Gazeta Shqiptare, and many other key platforms for public debate.
In 2024, he published the book “Neoshqiptarizmi”, a philosophical and political doctrine advocating for a National Renewal, challenging the conformism of political elites and ideological distortions that have eroded Albanian political thought.
“Neoshqiptarizmi” is not just a book—it is a manifesto for Albanians who seek to liberate themselves from a distorted historical legacy and build a more just and dignified future.
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The Fight for Justice and Civic Activism (2000 - 2020)
For over two decades (2000 - 2020), Arian Galdini has been a relentless activist advocating for justice, transparency, and citizens’ rights.
He was one of the most vocal whistleblowers against the Pharmaceutical Mafia and corruption in the Albanian healthcare system. Between January and March 2015, he led one of the most significant civic and public battles, exposing:
• The scandal of expired and counterfeit medicines in Albania, which endangered the lives of thousands of patients.
• Corruption in healthcare tenders and mafia schemes that enriched oligarchs at the expense of Albanian citizens’ health.
• The horrifying scandal at the Oncology Hospital, where cancer patients were deprived of basic treatments due to corruption and embezzlement of public funds.
His denunciations triggered a wave of national and international reactions, highlighting the degradation of public institutions and the lack of accountability from authorities.
Beyond this, he has been a tireless advocate for transparency in government, the fight against corruption, and the promotion of good governance and ethical leadership in politics.
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Political Engagement and the Founding of LRE
In October 2020, Arian Galdini founded and was elected leader of LRE (Lëvizja e Re – The New Movement), a political force with a clear right-wing, nationalist, and developmental identity, built on the principles of meritocracy, transparency, and national dignity.
LRE is not a traditional political party—it is a revolutionary vision for politics, free from corruption and the recycling of old elites.
In June 2023, Arian Galdini was re-elected Chairman of LRE at the party’s First Electoral Convention.
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Academic Contributions and Dedication to Education
In addition to his political engagement and civic activism, Arian Galdini has made significant contributions to academia:
• Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, Luarasi University, where he has taught public administration, good governance, and ethics in economics, business, and both public and private sectors.
• Founder of the media platform “News Etika”, a free intellectual space for debate and deep analysis of Albania’s political and social reality.
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International Recognition and Awards
For his contributions to national reconciliation, democracy promotion, and the fight against corruption, Arian Galdini has been honored with prestigious national and international awards:
• The “Mother Teresa” and “Skanderbeg” Medals, awarded by the President of Kosovo, Ibrahim Rugova, in September 1999.
• The “Kentucky Colonel” Medal, awarded in 2018 by Governor Matt Bevin of Kentucky, USA, one of the highest honors given in the United States for exceptional contributions to justice and civic leadership.
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A Leader with a Vision for the Future
Arian Galdini is not an ordinary politician. He is a thinker, an academic, and a warrior for justice, who firmly believes that Albania cannot remain hostage to a corrupt system but must build a future founded on values and meritocracy.
With extensive experience in politics, academia, activism, and media, he is one of the most influential figures in Albania’s public discourse and in the battle for a different Albania—one that is free, just, and prosperous.
In every word, in every analysis, and in every endeavor, he stands by an unbreakable principle: Albania must awaken and take control of its own destiny!