Rama sought resignations of 130 directors nationwide; another order from the prime minister revealed: All must be tested — which institutions are affected

New details have emerged about Prime Minister Edi Rama’s request for the resignation of the heads of state agencies reporting to ministries, both in Tirana and across the country. As reported last night, ministers were notified on Thursday afternoon that they should request the resignations of the directors of these institutions. However, their departure at this stage is procedural and does not mean they will leave office immediately. The heads of these institutions will continue working while the process unfolds in two phases.

First, ministries must formally collect the resignations in writing. In the second phase, each director’s performance will be assessed to evaluate the work they have done and whether they should remain in office. So far, the government has made no official comment on the process.

However, according to Top Channel, the initiative is linked to Rama’s aim of establishing meritocracy in public administration. The process is also seen as a step paving the way for the role of Public Administration Minister Adea Pirdeni, whose appointment was approved by parliament and who was sworn in at the presidency.

The process involves more than 130 heads of institutions and agencies at the central and local levels. The list includes bodies reporting to the ministries of Energy and Infrastructure, Agriculture and Rural Development, Economy and Innovation, Interior, Tourism, Culture and Sport, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Defence, Justice and Environment, as well as institutions reporting to the Prime Minister’s Office.

List of institutions and agencies to undergo assessment

Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure – 21

National Agency of Natural Resources

Albanian Geological Survey

Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

State Technical and Industrial Inspectorate

National Nuclear Agency

National Authority for Mine Safety and Emergencies

National Territorial Planning Agency

Central Technical Construction Archive

Energy Efficiency Agency

Centre for the Collection and Treatment of Hazardous Chemicals

Albanian Road Authority

National Authority for Civil Aviation Operational Safety Investigations

General Maritime Directorate

Institute of Transport

General Directorate of Water Supply and Sewerage

Railway Safety Authority

Civil Aviation Authority

Railway Regulatory Authority

National Authority for the Investigation of Railway and Maritime Accidents and Incidents

Regional Innovation Centre of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for Raw Materials (EIT Raw Materials Regional Innovation Center)

Albcontrol

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – 10

Regional agencies

Irrigation and drainage directorates

Agricultural Technology Transfer Centres (QTTB)

National Food Authority

Agricultural and Rural Development Agency (AZHBR)

Institute of Food Safety and Veterinary Medicine (ISUV)

Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture Services

National Tobacco and Cigarette Agency

State Seed and Seedling Entity

National Veterinary and Plant Protection Authority

Ministry of Economy and Innovation – 14

Institutions reporting to the economy portfolio:

General Directorate of Industrial Property

Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA)

National Agency for Employment and Skills

State Market Surveillance Inspectorate (ISHMT)

Social Insurance Institute (ISSH)

National Business Centre

General Directorate of Accreditation

State Labour and Social Services Inspectorate

General Directorate of Standardisation

National Housing Entity

National Agency for Education, Vocational Training and Qualifications

General Directorate of Metrology

Institutions reporting to the innovation portfolio:

Agency for Innovation and Excellence

Startup Albania

Ministry of Interior – 14

Republican Guard

Police Oversight Agency

National Inspectorate for the Protection of Territory

Agency for the Administration of Seized and Confiscated Assets (AAPSK)

Agency for the Support of Local Self-Government (AMVV)

IdentiTek JSC

Illyrian Guard

Fire Service

Centre for Countering Violent Extremism

Asylum Reception Centre

Agency for the Development of Special Citizenship Programmes

Ministry of Interior Holiday Home

Prefects of the 12 counties

Ministry of Interior structures for 2026

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport – 31

Tourism:

National Tourism Agency

National Coastal Agency

Culture:

National Library of Albania

National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Folk Ensemble

National Theatre

“Kujtim Spahivogli” National Experimental Theatre

National Gallery of Arts

National Circus

National Historical Museum

National Museum of Medieval Art, Korçë

“House of Leaves” National Museum of Surveillance

“Marubi” National Museum of Photography

National Museum of Independence, Vlorë

National Institute of Cultural Heritage

National Institute for the Registration of Cultural Heritage

National Children’s Cultural Centre and Puppet Theatre

National Centre for Books and Reading

Durrës Museum Centre

Krujë Museum Centre

Berat Museum Centre

National Centre for Traditional Activities

Berat Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage

Tirana Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage

Shkodër Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage

Korçë Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage

Vlorë Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage

Gjirokastër Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage

Central State Film Archive

Office for the Administration and Coordination of the Apollonia and Bylis Archaeological Parks

Office for the Administration and Coordination of Butrint Park

Sport:

Sports Services Agency

Ministry of Foreign Affairs – 3

National Diaspora Agency

Centre for Arbëresh Studies and Publications

Directorate of Diplomatic Corps Services

Ministry of Finance – 8

General Directorate of Taxes

General Directorate of Customs

Tax and Customs Administration Training Centre

Financial Intelligence Agency

Gambling Supervisory Authority

Loan Management Agency

General Directorate of Property Tax

General Directorate of Financing and Contracting for EU, World Bank and Other Donor Funds

Ministry of Defence – 14

Defence Intelligence and Security Agency (AISM)

National Civil Protection Agency (AKMC)

Central Armed Forces Archive (AQFA)

State Export Control Authority (AKSHE)

General Directorate of State Material Reserves (DPRMSH)

Directorate of Cryptography (DSH)

Institute of Military Geography and Infrastructure (IGJIU)

Military Export Import Company (MEICO)

Military Medical Unit and Military Representations Abroad (PUJV)

National Search and Rescue Centre (QKKSH)

Defence Centre for Culture, Media and Publications (QKMBM)

Armed Forces Museum (MFA)

Interinstitutional Maritime Operational Centre (QNOD)

Coast Guard (RB)

Ministry of Justice – 12

General Directorate of Prisons

General Directorate of Bailiff Services

General Directorate of the Probation Service

Property Treatment Agency

National Bankruptcy Agency

Official Publications Centre

Directorate of Free Legal Aid

Institute of Forensic Medicine

Albanian Adoption Committee

Internal Prison Control Service

State Archive of the Judicial System

Centre for the Prevention of Juvenile and Youth Crime

Ministry of Environment – 5

National Environment Agency

National Agency of Protected Areas

National Forest Agency

National Waste Economy Agency

Office for the Administration of the “Vjosa River” National Park

In addition to these bodies, the list includes 24 institutions reporting to the Prime Minister’s Office. According to the information made public, the total reaches 124 institutions, excluding other bodies reporting to the government.