Albania’s Rama wins historic fourth term

Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama achieved an unprecedented fourth term as his Socialist Party won 52% of the vote in a recent election, despite opposition claims of electoral fraud. The Democratic Party, led by Sali Berisha, garnered 34% and has called for protests, alleging vote buying and misconduct, while international observers raised concerns about the election’s fairness. Rama’s victory, bolstered by economic growth and a fractured opposition, allows him to pursue EU accession by 2030, although many experts deem this timeline optimistic due to corruption challenges.

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