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| 1988, June |
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| After Alia's criticism of the inefficiency of cadres, the government introduced a new system to change cadres' responsibilities every five years, to ensure high standards of administration and contain bureaucratic excess. | 1 |
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| 1990, May |
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| The People's Assembly approved a wide range of judicial reforms, which included rescinding capital punishment for statements against the government, legalizing religious activities, and giving all Albanians the right to a passport for foreign travel. | 2 |
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| June 28–July 6 |
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| Thousands of Albanians took refuge in foreign embassies in Tirana, fearing renewed repression. After preventing food deliveries to the embassies, the government bowed to international pressure and ordered them evacuated. | 3 |
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| July |
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| The government announced extensive educational reforms designed to expand the system and eradicate illiteracy. | 4 |
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| July 30 |
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| Albania and the Soviet Union agreed to normalize their relations and reopen their respective embassies. | 5 |
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| Aug. 16 |
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| Albania joined the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. | 6 |
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| Nov |
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| Alia called for changes to the 1976 constitution, including a redefinition of the leading role of the Communist Party and freedom of religious beliefs. | 7 |
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| Nov. 14 |
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| A new electoral law was approved that promised a secret ballot and the possibility of independent candidates along with nominees of the Communist Party. | 8 |
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| Dec |
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| Formation of the opposition party: on Dec. 12, intellectuals and students in Tirana announced the formation of the Democratic Party, the first opposition party in 46 years. A week later, the parliament adopted a decree permitting the establishment of political parties, and the new party was registered. | 9 |
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| Dec. 20 |
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| Nexhmije Hoxha, who opposed these party changes, was replaced by Adil Carcani as president of the Democratic Front. | 10 |
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