Edi Rama on course to win fourth term as PM in Albania elections

Edi Rama is poised for a historic fourth term as Albania’s prime minister after preliminary election results indicate his party, the Socialists, has secured a decisive victory over Sali Berisha’s Democratic party. With 30% of votes counted, Rama’s party leads by a wide margin, marking a significant shift in control for the Balkan nation striving to join the EU. Despite a lower-than-expected voter turnout of just under 42%, the results reflect strong support for Rama’s leadership and his ambitious push for EU membership, a goal seen as crucial for Albania’s integration into the bloc despite ongoing challenges from corruption and mass emigration among young Albanians.