National Democratic Revival

National Democratic Revival
Rilindja Demokratike Kombëtare
Национална Демократска Преродба
LeaderVesel Memedi
Founded2011
HeadquartersBitpazarska 60
Čair, Skopje
IdeologyAlbanian minority interests[1]
Conservatism[1]
Political positionCentre-right
ColoursWhite, red, and black
Parliament
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Website
www.rdk.org.mk

The National Democratic Revival (Albanian: Rilindja Demokratike Kombëtare, RDK, Macedonian: Национална Демократска Преродба, НДП, Nacionalna Demokratska Prerodba, NDP) is a political party in North Macedonia that is dedicated to the liberty and right of expression for the Albanian population. The conception of the party coincided with a period of great political turmoil in North Macedonia as a result of the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia, a Centre-Left and pro-European party, resisting the actions of the ruling party, the VMRO-DPMNE, and eventually boycotting Parliament.[2]

Performance and Modern Influence

In the 2011 parliamentary election, the party's first election, it received 2.67% of the popular vote, winning 2 seats in the Macedonian Parliament.[3] These seats were held by Flamure Demiri-Kreci and Naxhi Xhelili.

Since before 2017, the RDK has not been a parliamentary force and has not joined any Albanian coalitions, remaining starkly independent, according to its leader, Vesel Memedi, despite the formation of the ethnic Albanian and predominantly Centre-Right VLEN alliance, a coalition closely aligned with RDK ideology.

References

  1. ^ a b Nordsieck, Wolfram (2014). "Macedonia". Parties and Elections in Europe. Archived from the original on 4 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Macedonia: A fragile compromise after EU mediation". OSW Centre for Eastern Studies. 2015-07-29. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  3. ^ "Conservative Leader Claims 3rd Term In Macedonia". NPR. 2011-06-06. Retrieved 2011-06-06.