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Central Committee of the Party of Labour of Albania

The Central Committee of the Party of Labour of Albania was the main leadership body of the country's ruling communist party, which governed Albania from 1948 to 1992. It was responsible for setting policies, directing government functions, and overseeing party activities, effectively functioning as the central decision-making authority. As a core component of the state’s communist system, it coordinated efforts across various levels of government and party organizations, ensuring adherence to the party’s Marxist-Leninist principles. The Central Committee played a crucial role in shaping Albania’s political, economic, and social policies during the communist era.