Edi Rama

Democratic Party demands parliamentary debate on government program

The parliamentary group of the Democratic Party (DP) has formally requested a motion with debate on the priorities announced in the government’s four-year program. Why is this important: The move comes...

Rama on Albania-Kosovo-Croatia Defense Pact: “This is for defense, not for attack”

Prime Minister Edi Rama has downplayed reactions to the military cooperation agreement between Albania, Kosovo, and Croatia, stressing that it is a defensive arrangement, not a call to arms. Why...

Edi Rama shares footage of public space clearance: “We move from North to South”

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared new footage from the ongoing national operation to free public spaces across Albania. Why is this important: The initiative, launched in July, targets illegally occupied...

Edi Rama new cabinet holds first meeting, approves dismissal of Erion Veliaj

At its first meeting, the Rama 4 cabinet unanimously voted to approve the dismissal of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj. Why is this important: The decision was introduced outside the official...

Rama launches de facto campaign for Tirana partial elections

Prime Minister Edi Rama has moved quickly after the Tirana Municipal Council voted to dismiss Mayor Erion Veliaj, saying too much time had already been lost leaving the capital “without...

Socialists and Democrats vote to dismiss Erion Veliaj as Mayor of Tirana

The Tirana Municipal Council voted to dismiss Mayor Erion Veliaj from office, with both the Socialist Party (SP) and the Democratic Party (DP) aligning on the decision. Veliaj has been...

Diella sparks international interest as Rama promotes Albania at Vienna Forum

Diella, Albania’s newly introduced virtual minister for artificial intelligence, continues to dominate political debate at home and attract growing attention abroad. The subject was among the very first questions posed...

EU Delegation congratulates Edi Rama and new cabinet, urges continued reform efforts

The European Union Delegation in Albania officially congratulated Prime Minister Edi Rama and his new cabinet on taking office, emphasizing the importance of sustained reform efforts to advance the country’s...

Tirana City Council to decide on Erion Veliaj’s dismissal this week

The Tirana City Council is expected to meet in the coming days to initiate procedures for dismissing Mayor Erion Veliaj, following a decision by the Socialist Party National Assembly that...

Edi Rama sworn in for fourth term as Albanian Prime Minister

Edi Rama was sworn in on Monday for a fourth consecutive term as Albania’s Prime Minister, along with his 16-member cabinet, in a ceremony before the President. The new cabinet...