Albanian Party of Labor

The Albanian Party of Labor was the ruling communist party in Albania from its founding in 1941 until the early 1990s. It played a central role in establishing a one-party state after World War II, promoting Marxist-Leninist ideology and strict state control over the economy and society. Under leaders like Enver Hoxha, the party sought to isolate Albania from Western influences while pursuing policies of collectivization and industrialization. Following the fall of communism in Albania, the party transformed into the Socialist Party, embracing more democratic principles, although its historical legacy remains a topic of debate in Albanian society.