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"Youth protests are making Rama nervous" - "The Economist": The younger generation revolts in Tirana against an elite that boasts of its wealth

2026-06-17 16:22:11Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

The prestigious British magazine "The Economist" has dedicated an analysis to the recent protests in Albania, which have been demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama for 17 days. 

"The Economist" describes the protests as a civic movement driven by opposition to a luxury tourist project in the Zvërnec area of ??Vlora, but also by broader dissatisfaction with the political class. 

“Edi Rama was easily re-elected for a fourth term as Albania’s prime minister. However, in recent days, the former basketball star, usually in a good mood, has seemed increasingly nervous.

"Every day since May 31, thousands of protesters have taken to the streets to oppose plans for luxury beach developments involving Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law," the magazine wrote, which says the protest has also been dubbed the "Flamingo Revolution."

The head of the environmental organization EcoAlbania, Olsi Nika, is quoted as saying that the clash in Nartë was just the spark that brought to the surface long-standing resentments, citing the lack of transparency and accountability in governance.

The protests are widespread, says Diell Grazhdani, a marketing executive: “People are talking about everything from LGBT rights to pelican rights.” But they all demand the arrest of Mr. Rama and Sali Berisha, the main opposition leader.

"The Economist" also describes this movement as a revolt of the younger generation, emphasizing that many young Albanians have not known a political scene without the main figures of the transition, such as Rama and opposition leader Sali Berisha. 

“Some call the protests a Generational revolt. Mr. Berisha first became president of Albania in 1992. He and Rama have dominated politics for so long that no one under 40 can remember a time without them. They see us all as old-fashioned and an establishment that needs to go,” says a friend of Rama’s.

While journalist Gjergj Erebara said that "Rama does not face any serious challenge from within his Socialist Party. He only has servants, but not collaborators."

“The protesters range from liberal anti-corruption activists and environmentalists to nationalists calling for a Greater Albania including Kosovo. They have united against their country’s political elite.

What they will achieve is less clear. Some see similarities to the protests that have rocked Serbia in recent years. As in Serbia, the new protest movement in Albania is dominated by young people. They are venting their anger against an elite that flaunts its wealth.

The flamingos of Narta Lagoon have given them a bright pink symbol of discontent. But demonstrations without strong leaders and concrete plans may end up achieving little,” concludes the analysis of "The Economist".


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