Edi Rama Officially Confirmed for a Fourth Term as Albania’s Prime Minister

On 18 September 2025, Edi Rama was officially confirmed by the Albanian parliament for his fourth consecutive term as Prime Minister. His Socialist Party secured an absolute majority of over 52% of the votes in the May 2025 parliamentary elections. In parliament, Rama received 82 out of 140 votes, thereby legally securing his mandate.

Rama has been in office since 2013 and has significantly shaped Albania’s governance over the past twelve years. His campaign pledge to bring Albania into the European Union by 2030 remains a central goal of his policy. Despite ongoing challenges and criticism of his governing style, his dominant position has been strongly reinforced by the election results.

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