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Edi Rama Hosts European Leaders with Flair at Tirana Summit

The Albanian prime minister, recently reelected for a fourth term, combines theatrical welcomes with pressing talks on EU integration, Ukraine, and migration challenges.

For Meloni's arrival, Rama knelt to the ground playfully for his Italian 'sister'
Rama welcomes EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. The Albanian leader says he wants his country to join the EU by 2030
Albanian PM Edi Rama welcomes Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.
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Overview

  • Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama hosted over 40 European leaders at the European Political Community summit in Tirana, showcasing a mix of showmanship and diplomacy.
  • Rama, fresh off a reelection victory, emphasized Albania's EU membership aspirations, pledging to achieve accession by 2030 during the summit's discussions.
  • The summit addressed critical issues, including Ukraine's security, European integration, and migration management, with Italy's proposed migrant holding center in northern Albania still legally stalled.
  • Rama's theatrical gestures included kneeling to greet Italy's Giorgia Meloni and projecting AI-generated baby versions of leaders on a screen, adding a personal and playful touch to the event.
  • Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky received special attention as Rama personally escorted him to the summit venue, highlighting Albania's solidarity with Ukraine.