Main content

Edi Rama

Edi Rama, soon to be Albania's Prime Minister, has promised a renaissance for the whole country. Previously a modern artist, can he succeed where previous politicians have failed?

Albania is the single most corrupt country in Europe according to Transparency International. HARDtalk speaks to Edi Rama, who will become Albania's Prime Minister in September. A modern artist, he won international plaudits for transforming the capital Tirana when he was its mayor - not least by painting its grey buildings in bright colours. He's now promised a renaissance for the whole country. So can he succeed where previous politicians have failed?

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 18 Jul 201320:30GMT
BBC News Channel except BBC News UK

More episodes

Previous

17/07/2013 GMT

Next

Ngugi Wa Thiong'o

See all episodes from HARDtalk

Credits

PresenterSarah Montague
Interviewed GuestEdi Rama

Broadcasts