[2] In 1943, Kokalari joined the National Liberation Movement of Albania, which fought against the Italian and German occupiers.
However, the LANC acted under the authority of the Communist Party, while the Social Democratically oriented Kokalari was not only anti-fascist but also anti-communist.
According to her plan, this would shift both movements to a consistently democratic platform and would strengthen them in opposition to the occupiers.
In general, it was based on the Decalogue of Balli Kombetar However, the Social Democrats placed less emphasis on nationalist and social-populist attitudes and more on the priorities of democracy, human rights, civic nationalism and the rule of law.
At the same time, Kokalari had a negative attitude towards right-wing radical anti-communists, such as Beqir Valteri or Gjon Markagioni.
She accused them of collaborating with the occupiers, especially the Germans, of criminal banditry and causing chaos in the country.
[6] Political freedom and social justice were declared inseparable concepts - this was the ideological feature of the new party.
[7] The principles of the Social Democratic Party were legality, publicity, and openness - even in conditions of war and dictatorship.
[8] The Social Democratic Party aroused severe hostility from both the German occupiers and the NOAA communists.
[6] In January 1946, state security arrested 37 legal opposition activists of various directions, including Kokalari.
At the same time, some researchers predict the strengthening of social democratic tendencies as Albania integrates into Europe.