Scotland–Ireland Euro 2008 bid Scottish Football Association. There was discussion over whether Scotland should consider a solo bid for Euro 2016. The election of a Scottish National Party government, in May 2007, enhanced the chances of a bid for Euro 2016. Comments by Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond suggested that a Scotland–Wales bid may be considered, but a solo Scotland bid would be preferential if logistically possible. In November 2007, Salmond announced that a feasibility study would take place. In June 2008, both Salmond and Welsh First Minister Rhodri Morgan became supportive of a joint Scotland–Wales bid, particularly when the increase in size of
Minister of Defence (Albania) and war, to safeguard the sovereignty of Albania and integrity of Albanian territory and to promote global peace and stability. He or she is obligatory to follows the directions given by the President of Albania and the decisions of the Parliament. The current officeholder is Olta Xhaçka; she is the second female holder of this office. Since the inception of the Fourth Republic and the fall of communism in the country, fourteen individuals have occupied the post. The shortest-serving minister was Luan Rama, between February 2002 to July 2002. The longest-serving Defence Minister was Safet Zhulali, who held the premiership