13 members of the Protest Coordination Group revealed, list of protesters' demands sent to ambassadors

2026-06-26 22:45:12Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
13 members of the Protest Coordination Group revealed, list of protesters'
Footage from today's protest

The Protest Coordination Group sent a letter this Friday to the ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions of Western countries accredited in Albania, informing them of the demands of the civic movement that has been holding protests in Tirana and other cities in the country for 27 days.

In the document signed by the group's representatives, the protesters declare that the movement represents a broad civic mobilization, peaceful and oriented towards the defense of the rule of law, democracy and human dignity.

The letter presents the five main demands of the protest:

* Resignation of the Prime Minister and the current government.

* Creation of a technical, non-partisan government with a 12-month mandate.

* Complete constitutional reform, to be approved by popular referendum and including electoral reform, reform of the financing of political parties and civil society organizations, as well as limiting the prime minister's terms to a maximum of two terms throughout his or her political career.

* Repeal of amendments to the Law on Protected Areas, the Law on Cultural Heritage, the “Mountains Package” and the Law on Strategic Investments.

* Drafting a new social contract between citizens and the state through consultations with intellectuals, independent experts and civil society.

At the end of the letter, the members of the Protest Coordination Group, who signed the document, are also listed:

* Entela Koja

* Arben Kola

* Megan Balaj

* Edviol Kulluri

* Luciana Kokaj

* Gentjan Progni

* John Ndoj

* Etleva Merko

* Everest Bardhi

* Progress Gjeka

* Mevlana Mata

* Ilir Xhemalaj

* Marjen Rama

FULL LETTER:

Your Excellencies,

Ambassadors and Heads of Missions of Western countries

accredited in the Republic of Albania

Subject: Notice on protesters' demands

Excellency,

On behalf of the Protest Coordination Group, which represents a broad and peaceful civic movement that has mobilized Albanian citizens for twenty-seven consecutive days, we have the honor to address you in a spirit of transparency, democratic responsibility, and respect for the values ​​that unite our country with the Euro-Atlantic community.

Albania is at a defining moment in its democratic development. Citizens peacefully gathering in public squares across the country are exercising their fundamental right to civic expression, guided by a deep commitment to the rule of law, democratic governance, and human dignity.

In this context, the Protest Coordination Group respectfully presents the following demands, which reflect the will of the sovereign people:

1. The resignation of the Prime Minister and the current Government, as an essential and non-negotiable step towards democratic renewal.

2. The establishment of a technical, non-partisan transitional government with a twelve-month mandate to oversee a credible and impartial reform process.

3. Comprehensive constitutional reform, based on the principle of full equality of all Albanian citizens before the law and to be approved through a popular referendum.

This reform should include, among other things:

Reform of the Electoral Code.

Reforming the legislation regulating the financing of political parties and civil society organizations.

Establishing term limits for the position of Prime Minister, limiting each individual to no more than two terms, full or partial, during their political career.

4. Immediate legal corrections, including:

Repeal of amendments to the Law on Protected Areas (Law No. 21/2024).

Repeal of amendments to the Law on Cultural Heritage.

Repeal of the legal package known as the "Mountains Package".

Repeal of the legal framework regulating Strategic Investments.

5. Drafting a new social contract between citizens and the state, which will be developed through broad consultations with independent intellectuals, technical experts and non-partisan representatives of civil society, in accordance with the proposals of the civic movement.

These demands represent the clear and legitimate expression of a sovereign people, committed to democratic values ​​and the rule of law. We respectfully call on you to consider the seriousness and sincerity of this civic movement and to support a peaceful, democratic and inclusive solution to the current political crisis in Albania.

We remain at your disposal for any further communication and we believe in your continued commitment to democracy and human dignity in Albania, as part of our shared European values.

Please accept the assurance of our highest consideration.


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