A video filmed on the street has captured Prishtina Mayor Përparim Rama making a direct political statement: he says his “next mission” is to become prime minister. In the same conversation, Rama attacks Albin Kurti’s work and presents a change of government as a condition for carrying out the projects he mentions for the capital.
Ambition for the top of government
In the spontaneous conversation with blogger Khann Journey, who has a large audience on Instagram, Përparim Rama first introduces himself as the mayor of the capital and then moves on to his political ambition.
When asked about his favorite part of the job, Rama said his next goal is to become prime minister, arguing that the country needs to be “fixed” and “put in order.” The statement openly places the Prishtina mayor on a national political course, not merely a local one.
Direct criticism of Albin Kurti
Rama did not stop at personal ambition. He also delivered a direct blow to current Prime Minister Albin Kurti, saying that the latter “is not doing any great work” and that “we need to show him the way.”
The tone of the statement turns the video from a light social media conversation into a clear political message. This makes his appearance more than a spontaneous moment: a public positioning against the government in Kosovo.
Projects for Prishtina and the political condition
In the same conversation, Rama spoke about preparations for the Mediterranean Games and a series of projects that, according to him, need to be carried out in Prishtina, including stadiums and multifunctional arenas.
But he directly tied the implementation of these plans to the need to change the government. According to the version expressed by him, only a change of power would clear the way for these projects to be completed within the next three and a half years.
Final message to followers
At the end of the video, after lighter questions about language and his relationship with people, Rama gave a message in Albanian for followers.
“Believe in yourselves, do not stop believing. We can do good things for ourselves and for the whole world,” he said, before the message was translated into English by his interlocutor.
Përparim Rama’s statement places him more clearly on the stage of political confrontation in Kosovo, shifting his image from that of a mayor to that of an open contender for central power.
It remains to be seen whether this appearance will be read as spontaneous or as a public test for an ambition that has now been stated openly.