Analysis: Edi Rama's political survival hinges on weak opposition, not popular support
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The article analyzes Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's political longevity, arguing that his grip on power persists not due to popular satisfaction or institutional strength, but because the opposition Democratic Party, still tied to Sali Berisha, has destroyed its own credibility. The piece critiques Western perceptions of Rama, suggesting that international admirers overstate his role in modernizing Albania while overlooking persistent corruption and democratic shortcomings. The 'Flamingo Revolution' protests are unlikely to unseat Rama as long as the opposition remains fragmented and discredited.
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For many Albanians, the choice is not between a government and an opposition. It is between two po
Western admirers speak about Rama as if he were not merely governing Albania but personally dragging it into the twenty-first century.
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