EdiRama

[email protected] - the mayor of Tirana.

I'm a believer of the idea that Albanians and Serbians can do for the Balkans what France and Germany did for Europe after the second world war.

1. Because they know that a major work in progress is happening - this is through major reforms to modernize the country and real achievements that brought us to the new station of starting the accession talks in the EU.

2. The Albanian public administration works in a very well-regulated framework. There is something we all call "rule of law" that defines the obligations and the rights of the people of the civil servants.

3. It's a matter of point-of-view. I respect yours, but I don't share it. As for education, things are becoming much better, but of course, not good enough. We have embarked on a major reform which has been praised by the EU and is introducing Albanian education to a new era. Of course, there is still a lot to be achieved. That's why we need more work, more time, and more patience.

For your first question, I answered here https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/5db7t0/i_am_edi_rama_prime_minister_of_albania_ask_me/da35x83/

I unfortunately don't have much free time. Being with my son when he's still awake when I go home is the highlight of my day. When I can find a free Sunday, I enjoy sculpting.

Yes, we've started some initiatives. For example, the Ministry of Economy, Enterprise, and Tourism supports projects of individuals and groups in this field. There is still a lot to be done.