The Rest Is Politics 54. Albanian PM Edi Rama on Putin, Macron, and combating corruption
Sep 23, 2022
Edi Rama, the Prime Minister of Albania, is a former artist and basketball player whose political journey was inspired by Tony Blair. He discusses the challenges of migrating from art to politics while navigating corruption and health in democracy. Rama shares insights on the complexities of EU integration amid geopolitical tensions with Russia and Serbia. Additionally, he touches on the emotional impact of political life and the role of artistic expression as a refuge in his leadership.
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Unexpected Entry into Politics
- Edi Rama became Albania's Minister of Culture after returning to bury his father.
- This was a surprising turn of events, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Albanian politics.
Accidental Art
- Edi Rama doodles during long government meetings.
- His doodles, initially unnoticed, became an art collection after a colleague collected them.
Premonitory Doodle
- Edi Rama drew Alistair Campbell on a horse with a phone and sword.
- He saw it as a premonition of Campbell's "crusade" against Boris Johnson.