Prime Minister Edi Rama commented on the protests held in Albania during a discussion at the Paris Peace Forum, describing the violence used by protesters as unacceptable.
Asked about the similarities between protests in Albania, Italy, and France, Rama said that the situation in Albania had its own particular characteristics. He drew a distinction between the protests in early June, which he said brought together citizens from different walks of life, and the later demonstrations, which ended in acts of violence.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the project linked to Jared Kushner had triggered public mobilization and dissatisfaction in early June.
“It was like a red flag that provoked the anger of the bull in our city. I would say that, in our case, the protests have their own particular characteristics. At the same time, I would distinguish between what happened initially, during the demonstrations in early June, when a considerable number of people from all walks of life came together to express concerns arising from the well-known project linked to Jared Kushner,” Rama said.
According to Rama, the violence that followed the protests in October was unacceptable and resulted from a range of factors, from religious extremism to ideological extremism associated with Antifa.
“It is a complex situation that I would describe as a clash between the real world and the world of social media, where many young people receive both information and disinformation. Whenever and wherever a protest takes place, there are reasons that must be reflected upon in an effort to understand what lies behind it.
The background to this protest involves a wide range of issues, like a boiling pot containing everything from environmental concerns to antisemitic nonsense fueled by enemies of our country, as well as opposition parties hiding behind young people radicalized by the illusions of Antifa.
It is a very complex situation that should not be addressed in just one way, but through several approaches, including creating opportunities for dialogue. These concerns have also been reflected in the new budget through measures aimed at easing the cost of living,” Rama said.
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