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2026-10-15 18:39:46Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Protests against the socialist government in Albania have entered their third day, while clashes between protesters and police have continued in Tirana.

In an article published on October 15, Fox News writes that Prime Minister Edi Rama has ruled out the possibility of resignation, stating that governments change through democratic elections and not through revolution.

Thursday's clashes again centered near the Ministry of Education, where protesters threw stones at the police cordon. Law enforcement responded with tear gas and water cannons.

According to data from the Ministry of Health, cited by international media, 89 people were injured during Wednesday's protests, including 61 police officers. (AP News)

In a statement to Reuters, Rama said he would not step down from office because of the protests, stressing that his responsibility is to listen to citizens, address legitimate concerns and continue the path towards European integration.

"Regarding the calls for my resignation, governments change through democratic elections. We held elections last year, not a revolution," Rama declared, according to Reuters.

The Prime Minister added that his departure would be a betrayal of the citizens who gave him a mandate to complete the negotiations for membership in the European Union.

He also expressed his willingness to discuss students' concerns about the costs of education, but stressed that attacks on institutions and the destruction of public property are not related to their legitimate demands.

According to Fox News, the protest unites student groups demanding reforms in higher education with a broader anti-government movement known as the "Flamingo Movement."

The latter is demanding Rama's resignation, raising corruption charges and also opposing a major tourism project on the southern coast, linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.

Students have raised concerns about the costs of higher education, lack of financial support, conditions at universities, and employment opportunities after graduation.

Meanwhile, the government's opponents link the wider discontent to allegations of corruption, misuse of public funds and political favoritism.

Former Albanian ambassador to the United States, Agim Nesho, told Fox News Digital that the protests reflect citizens' dissatisfaction with the government.

He claimed that corruption, unemployment, poverty and the departure of young people from the country have increased public anger.

Meanwhile, the European Union delegation in Tirana has called for a reduction in tensions and a proportionate response from the authorities, expressing concern about the escalation of violence.

Rama, for his part, has defended the government's record on fighting corruption and warned that he will not allow violence to hinder Albania's European integration. The government aims for EU membership by 2028. (Fox News)


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