Albania accused of rushing through Trump-linked resort in formerly protected landscape
Summary
Albania is facing protests after approving a large luxury resort project linked to President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, in a protected natural area. Students and others have protested violently, demanding the government stop the project and address broader concerns about democracy and living conditions.Key Facts
- The resort project would build up to 10,000 villas in the Vjosa-Narta protected wetland area.
- This area was previously protected, but Albania passed a law allowing strategic investors to build there.
- Protests began after construction damaged ancient dunes and forests in the nature reserve.
- Demonstrators, led mainly by students, have clashed with police in Tirana, causing violence and property damage.
- The European Parliament has called for Albania to repeal the law that permits construction in the protected area.
- The project is linked to Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.
- Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama is pushing the project despite protests and wants EU membership by 2030.
- Some European officials accuse Albania’s government of rushing construction to create facts before EU rules take effect.
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