Edi Rama
Albanian parliament holds short session to approve government program and cabinet
Albania’s parliament held a much shorter-than-expected session on Thursday to present the government’s program and hold a confidence vote for the new cabinet. Why is this important: Although a 24...
Socialists present 55 page governing program for fourth mandate
The Socialist Party has unveiled a 55 page governing program outlining its priorities for the fourth Rama administration. The program, which Prime Minister Edi Rama will present to parliament on...
Albania opens fifth cluster in EU accession talks
Albania officially opened the Fifth Negotiation Cluster – Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity – on Tuesday, marking another key step toward EU membership. This cluster includes four chapters: Transport Policy...
President signs decrees for Rama’s new cabinet and virtual minister
President Bajram Begaj has signed the decrees appointing Albania’s new cabinet ministers, just days after mandating Edi Rama to form his fourth government. The decrees cover 16 ministries and include...
International Dance Festival by Angelin Preljocaj returns to Tirana with artists from across Europe
The International Dance Festival of Tirana, led by world-renowned Albanian-French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, will take place from October 9 to 25, bringing artists and dance companies from across Europe to the...
Edi Rama unveils new cabinet
Prime Minister Edi Rama presented the 16 members of his fourth term cabinet during the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, four months after the May 11 elections. The new government will...
Albania to hold local elections in Tirana and five other municipalities this fall
Albania’s capital city and five other municipalities will hold local elections this fall. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the decision one day after SPAK sent Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj’s corruption...
Kissinger’s Leadership presented in Albanian: Rama and D’Alema highlight lessons for today’s politics
The book Leadership by former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was presented in Albanian on September 9 at the Center for Openness and Dialogue at the Prime Minister’s Office in...
Government unveils legal package against illegal construction and arson
Prime Minister Edi Rama accompanied by the Justice Minister presented a package of legal amendments Monday targeting illegal construction, land misuse, and arson. The reforms will amend four existing laws...
Albania’s new parliament to convene first session on September 12
The first plenary session of Albania’s 11th legislature will be held on September 12, following a decree signed Monday by President Bajram Begaj, as required by the Constitution. Why is...