Albanian PM blames foreign involvement in anti-government protests
Prime Minister Edi Rama attributes street demonstrations in Tirana to external interference as thousands demand his resignation.
At a glance
- Protests in Tirana began Tuesday with demonstrators demanding the prime minister's resignation
- Protesters are objecting to educational conditions and university tuition fees
- Rama claims foreign interference is behind the demonstrations
- The PM says the unrest is designed to hinder Albania's EU membership bid
Thousands of protesters have demonstrated in Albania's capital since Tuesday, calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down and protesting educational conditions and university tuition fees. Rama attributed the mounting unrest to involvement of "foreign hands," suggesting external actors are attempting to obstruct Albania's efforts to join the European Union.
Why it matters
Albania is pursuing European Union membership, and internal instability could affect its accession prospects.
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