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The German magazine Der Spiegel has dedicated an article to the Albanian government's decision to finance Kanye West's concert in Tirana, placing this development against the backdrop of political protests that have engulfed the country.
According to Der Spiegel , Kanye West has been in the spotlight for years not only for his music, but also for his numerous anti-Semitic statements, which have caused strong international reactions. At the same time, the Albanian government, which is facing criticism and protests in the country, has decided to spend millions of euros to organize the American rapper's concert.
The German article parallels the figure of Prime Minister Edi Rama with that of Kanye West, emphasizing that both have faced public opposition and controversy for years.
"Edi Rama and Kanye West are used to whistles and opposition. Both have managed to attract public attention with deliberate provocations for years," writes the German magazine, adding that both now seem to have lost some of the influence they once had with the public.
According to the article, tens of thousands of citizens are taking part in protests against Edi Rama's governance as Prime Minister of Albania. According to Der Spiegel, the protesters accuse the government of corruption, authoritarianism and excessive closeness to Donald Trump.
On the other hand, the magazine recalls that Kanye West is no longer welcomed with the same enthusiasm on the international stage.
Due to his numerous anti-Semitic statements, Der Spiegel writes, the American rapper has become an unwanted figure in many countries and faces strong reactions whenever he appears in public.
Over 4 million euros for a concert and a temporary arena
According to German media, the paths of Edi Rama and Kanye West have now joined forces through a major music event in Albania.
Kanye West is expected to hold his concert on the outskirts of Tirana, while the Albanian government has planned to spend more than 4 million euros for the realization of this activity.
A significant portion of this amount, according to the article, will be used to build a temporary arena where the concert will take place.
Der Spiegel emphasizes that the decision comes at a time when the Albanian government is under great political pressure, but the authorities continue to support the project.
Prime Minister Edi Rama, according to the magazine, argued that the funding was made "at the last minute" so that Albania would not be put in an embarrassing situation facing thousands of foreign visitors who had already purchased tickets for the concert.
According to Rama, around 25,000 people from outside Albania are expected to participate in this event, while many of them feared that the concert could be canceled.
The German magazine writes that the Albanian Prime Minister has also stated that visitors from around 80 countries around the world are expected in Albania, who will travel specifically for the Kanye West concert.
Rama promises at least 100 million euros in revenue.
Another point that Der Spiegel stops at is the Albanian government's economic argument.
According to the article, Edi Rama claims that the concert will bring Albania at least 100 million euros in revenue.
The Prime Minister has stated that reservations in hotels and accommodation structures have increased significantly as a result of this event.
The German magazine recalls that Rama has been trying for years to promote Albania as a destination for investment and international tourism, after decades of isolation during the communist period.
However, according to Der Spiegel, some of the protesters, mainly young people, criticize the prime minister, accusing him of opening the country to the interests of foreign investors to the detriment of public interests.
At the end of its analysis, the German magazine focuses on another issue that has provoked strong reactions in Albania: the project to build a luxury resort by Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
According to Der Spiegel, this project envisages tourist developments in a protected natural area and has become one of the main reasons for the protests that have been ongoing for weeks in Albania.
Thus, according to German media, Kanye West's concert has become a symbol of the broader political debate in Albania, the clash between the government's claims for economic development and the opposition's and citizens' criticism of its priorities.
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