Fatos Nano was born on 16 September 1952 in Tirana. He is a former Prime Minister of Albania and former leader of the Socialist Party.

Nano first became Prime Minister in 1991. He led the transitional government and organized Albania’s first democratic elections. He worked to prepare the country for a market economy and democratic system.

He served as Prime Minister three times: 1991, 1997–1998, and 2002–2005. During his career, he faced political challenges, including imprisonment in 1993–1994, but was later cleared of charges.

Nano also served as a member of parliament representing Kucovë, Tepelenë, and Sarandë. He retired from party leadership in 2005 and later ran unsuccessfully for president in 2007.

He studied economics at the University of Tirana. Nano holds the title of Doctor of Economics and received honorary degrees from Italian universities.

/a.c/