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European Commission warns: Poro–Narta Pine, Albania's first test for Chapter 27

2026-05-26 18:32:44Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

European Commission warns: Poro–Narta Pine, Albania's first test for

A month after the entry of machinery into the Pishë Poro–Nartë protected area, the European Commission has reacted for the first time, describing the case as a test of Albania's capacity to preserve natural areas within the framework of integration. In an exclusive response to Faktoje, the EC emphasizes:

"The European Commission is closely following developments in the Pishë Poro–Nartë protected landscape. The EU Delegation to Albania has requested additional information from the Albanian authorities and is in contact with civil society organizations," the EC emphasizes to Faktoje.al

This stance comes at a time when Chapter 27 on environment and climate is one of the most sensitive conditions of Albania's negotiations with the EU. The Commission recalls that the country must fully align with EU legislation, including the Birds Directive and the Habitats Directive, and repeal incompatible provisions of the law on protected areas.

"To close Chapter 27, Albania must demonstrate the capacity to manage future Natura 2000 areas, including conservation measures that prevent the degradation of habitats and species," concludes the European Commission's response. 

Protest in front of the Ministry of Environment

In Tirana, in front of the Ministry of Environment, another protest was held. Hundreds of citizens, activists and environmental organizations gathered with the call: "Stop the works!"

The protesters demanded the intervention of Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj, a halt to construction work, and transparency regarding the tourist resort project that will be built within the area. 

"For a month now, machinery has been illegally entering, removing forest areas, destroying dunes, and even blocking the connection between the sea and the lagoon. All of this is being done without any monitoring by institutions. The call is clear: stop the works. The machinery must leave the interior of the protected area as soon as possible," said Joni Vorpsi from the Organization for the Conservation and Protection of the Natural Environment in Albania, PPNEA. 

“There is no longer any law that is functioning in that territory. Over 6–7 km of coastline have been removed from public access. There is no development in an EU candidate country that denies its citizens the right to access 600 ha of natural land. This is not development, this is a model that enriches a handful of people and takes away the national wealth from everyone else,” said Aleksandër Trajçe, head of PPNEA. 

Environmentalists say that the protests will continue, while emphasizing that they will follow all necessary steps to stop the works in the protected area of ​​Pishe Poro-Narte. 

A month ago, environmentalists denounced the first intrusions of machinery inside the Pishë Poro–Nartë protected area. The authorities responded that “geological studies” were being conducted, but images from the ground show a completely different reality. Excavators eroding dunes, forests cut down, and habitats destroyed. 


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