Edi Rama
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...
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...