Albania’s prime minister vows not to resign over student-led protests
Summary
Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama said he will not resign amid student protests demanding better university conditions and lower tuition fees. The protests, which included clashes with police and damage to government buildings, are the biggest challenge to Rama since his election last year.Key Facts
- Students have protested for several days demanding Rama’s resignation and more support for education.
- Police used teargas and water cannons to disperse protesters in the capital, Tirana.
- Clashes resulted in injuries to 51 police officers and arrests of 65 people for attacking police and damaging property.
- Seven protesters sought medical help after violence during demonstrations.
- Rama said governments change only through elections and vowed to continue working towards EU membership.
- The protests followed earlier demonstrations over a planned luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.
- The European Union called for calm and condemned violence and property damage.
- Albania aims to join the EU by 2028 and is a leader in the Balkan region’s accession process.
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