Erion Braçe


Erion Braçe is an Albanian politician who is currently serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of Albania.

Early life

Erion Braçe was born in Tirana on 2 April 1972. He completed his studies at the University of Tirana’s Faculty of Economy, branching in finance. Braçe worked as a journalist at the Zëri i Popullit newspaper between the years 1993–1997 and served as the paper’s Editor-in-chief from 1998–2007.

Political career

In 1994, Braçe became a member of the Socialist Party’s General Steering Committee. Between 1997–2001 he was a member of the Committee on Economy, Finance and Privatization. He has been elected as member of the Albanian Parliament for six legislatures and previously served as Chairman of the Committee on Economy and Finances. He was appointed Deputy Prime Minister on 28 December 2018 and was confirmed by a presidential decree on 4 January 2019.

Private life

Braçe is married and has a daughter.