Edi Rama warned that Europe risks weakening its economic priorities if security concerns dominate political decision-making. He delivered the remarks during the Lennart Meri Conference in Estonia.
First, Rama reaffirmed Albania’s strong commitment to NATO. He described Albanians as “Western Taliban,” explaining that Albania remains fully loyal to the transatlantic alliance under all circumstances.
Moreover, Rama reflected on Europe’s response to growing geopolitical tensions. Referring to a recent speech by Mario Draghi, he argued that Europe still struggles to turn strategic discussions into concrete action.
In addition, Rama warned that excessive focus on military spending could damage the balance between security and economic development. He stressed that geopolitical anxiety and fragmented responses may create long-term instability inside Europe.
Furthermore, Rama said Europe faces the danger of allowing defense priorities to distort economic and political goals. According to him, bureaucratic fragmentation weakens Europe’s ability to respond effectively to crises.
At the same time, he cautioned that the pursuit of military power could undermine political legitimacy and democratic stability. Therefore, Rama urged European leaders to examine structural weaknesses instead of blaming the United States or President Donald Trump for Europe’s challenges.
Meanwhile, Rama emphasized that Europe remains a major economic power. However, he argued that the continent still lacks enough coordination and harmonization in decision-making and strategic action.
Finally, Rama raised a broader question about Europe’s future. He asked how much a civilization can spend on security without weakening the very foundations that make it worth protecting.
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