Elections

Trump’s Ally PM Seeks to Anchor Albania in Europe: What to Watch

Edi Rama 

Photographer: Atdhe Mulla/Bloomberg

Edi Rama seeks to win an unprecedented fourth term as prime minister, pledging to finally take Albania into the European Union and turn it into a hot tourist destination with some help from the Trump family.

The artist-turned-politician has been pitching Albania as a trendy coastal destination, which has helped to drive up tourism arrivals to a record 11 million last year. Jared Kushner also joined in the rush, pledging to invest $1.4 billion to turn a largely deserted island into a luxurious getaway.