Edi Rama secured a fourth consecutive term as Albania’s prime minister following the Socialist Party’s victory in the May 2025 parliamentary elections, which expanded the party’s majority in the 140-seat assembly. This result, combined with his continued focus on EU accession by 2030 as the government’s central priority, has reinforced his institutional position. While large-scale protests known as the Flamingo Revolution erupted in mid-2026 over a contested luxury coastal development and broader governance concerns, these demonstrations have not altered parliamentary control or triggered early elections or resignation. Analysts note that historical patterns of Albanian incumbents weathering sustained opposition, alongside the absence of successful no-confidence mechanisms or defections, align with trader consensus that Rama is likely to complete the year in office.