Albania warned EU accession at risk over Jared Kushner-backed resort plans
Summary
European lawmakers warned Albania that its talks to join the European Union could be endangered if it continues plans for a luxury resort supported by Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law. The project involves building on protected coastal areas, which has sparked large protests and concerns about environmental damage and the country’s EU membership goals.Key Facts
- European Parliament members say Albania risks losing progress on EU membership over a €1.4 billion real estate project.
- The project is supported by Jared Kushner and involves building a large resort on Albania’s Sazan island and Zvërnec peninsula.
- The construction areas include environmentally protected zones, raising concerns about damage to forests, dunes, and wildlife habitats.
- Protests against the project, called the “flamingo revolution,” demand the resignation of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama.
- About 92% of Albanians support joining the EU, making accession a major national goal.
- Prime Minister Rama aims to finish EU accession talks by 2027 but may jeopardize that deadline by continuing the resort plans.
- European Parliament calls for halting construction in protected areas and removing laws that allow risky investments in these zones.
- Dutch MEP Tineke Strik said the resort project threatens Albania’s compliance with EU environmental rules needed for membership talks.
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