Edi Rama

Weird AI-generated babies greet European leaders at Albanian summit
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni thanked the organizers for “making me feel very young again.”

EU eyes sanctions targeting Nord Stream and banking sector to pressure Putin

Trump’s election maestro works to topple Albanian prime minister

Trump’s anti-EU rhetoric haunts Albanian election

Albania to block TikTok in the coming days

Albania’s TikTok ban raises rule of law questions

Teen’s murder drives Albania to ban TikTok for a year
Trump’s power plays overshadow global climate summit
Donald Trump isn’t at COP29, but his rapid-fire personnel moves to dismantle Joe Biden’s climate legacy are being felt there.
Albania’s former president arrested on corruption allegations
Relations between the country’s former president and current PM have deteriorated.
North Macedonia’s EU aspirations face bumpy ride after elections
A new administration risks rekindling old tensions with Bulgaria and Greece — which can both throw up major obstacles to Skopje.
Greek government picks EU election wild card — from an Albanian jail
In Athens, many see ethnic Greek mayor-elect Fredi Beleri as a victim of political charges. In Albania, he is viewed as a more sinister figure.
Albanian PM refuses to apologize after pushing journalist who asked about Jared Kushner project
The female reporter had reportedly asked Edi Rama about an investment deal linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law.
Albania MPs approve deal with Italy to house migrants
Up to 36,000 people will be held in northwest Albania per year under the agreement.
Former Albania PM put under house arrest amid corruption probe
Sali Berisha is accused of abusing his power when he led Albania over a decade ago.
Italy announces deal to build migrant centers in Albania
The plan will see up to 36,000 people per year held in northwest Albania.
Macron wants an ‘amorous,’ not ‘bureaucratic’ EU enlargement process
France has made a U-turn over the last year on letting new members join the bloc.
Shambles in Granada: Mega-gathering of European leaders ends with a whimper
49 leaders, 700 journalists, dozens of bilateral meetings … and no decisions.
Ukraine and Russia agree on one thing: The UN is a mess.
The Security Council meeting offered a platform to both Ukraine’s president and a senior aide to Vladimir Putin.
2030? Pffft! Balkan leaders slam EU chief’s enlargement timeline
They accuse Brussels of shifting the goalposts and betraying its promises.
Italy’s Meloni covers unpaid bill of tourist ‘idiots’ in Albania
Albanian prime minister complains over €80 dine-and-dash caper in Berat.
College of Europe to open new campus in Albania
First Bruges, then Natolin and soon Tirana.
Albanian PM to EU Parliament: ‘Karma is a bitch’
Edi Rama hit out the hypocrisy of an EU that demands higher standards of aspirant members than it applies to itself.
From Tirana: Western Balkan bid — Author Misha Glenny — City of spies
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EU membership for Western Balkans remains far off, despite upbeat talks
Ministers will discuss candidate status for Bosnia and Herzegovina next week.
Albania’s PM Rama: UK must stop blaming us for ‘policy failures’
Criticism comes after UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman made remarks about ‘Albanian criminals.’
Will EU prosecutor’s COVID vaccine probe ensnare von der Leyen?
The prosecutor has given no hints so far, so POLITICO’s here with a rundown of what the investigation may — and may not — be looking at.
Suspected Kremlin spies arrested in Albania after assault at military base
Authorities have taken two Russians and one Ukrainian citizen into custody.
EU launches accession talks with North Macedonia, Albania
Ursula von der Leyen welcomes step forward for Skopje and Tirana.