Lushnja Congress and its historical significance (January 21, 1920)

Abstract

One of the most important events of the early twentieth century, is undoubtedly the National Congress of Lushnja, held from January 21 to January 31, 1920. The Congress was attended by elected delegates from all over Albania. The purpose of the Congress was to study the internal and external situation of the country and the measures that had to be taken to save Albania from the danger of fragmentation. In this paper we will make an effort to highlight the efforts of the Albanian establishment for the re-establishment of the Albanian state after the First World War. The Congress of Lushnja approved the Constitutional Act for the full independence of Albania and the Albanian state, as well as elected the High Council of 4 people, the regency, which would perform the functions of the head of state and the National Council with 37 people, in function of the parliament. With these acts, this congress showed the world that Albania was formerly independent and indivisible and set to work for the organization of the Albanian state.