Trump World Plays Outsized Role in Albania’s Looming Election
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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama hailed Donald Trump as “good for everyone,” portraying the president’s abrasive treatment of US allies as an opportunity for a European Union that has lost its way to rediscover its mojo and build its global influence.
Rama’s comments, made in an interview in the capital, Tirana, are striking not just because he is a Socialist who has staked his legacy on taking Albania into the EU by 2030 if he wins next month’s parliamentary elections. They also reflect a campaign in which Trump and his world is playing a surprisingly outsized role.