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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.

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.