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Edi Rama

b. 1964 · 20th century

Edi Rama is an Albanian politician and painter who has led the Socialist Party since 2005 and became prime minister in 2013. As mayor of Tirana from 2000 to 2011 he became known for having the capital's drab buildings painted in bright colours. His governments have pursued membership talks with the European Union and promoted tourism.

Edi Rama
Image: Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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