Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has declared he will not resign, following violent protests that have included Tirana in recent weeks.
In an interview for the renowned Greek newspaper ‘%Kathmini, Rama points out that, in democracy, governments do not change with violence and Motototova, but through elections, it broadcasts. Tch.
The Albanian people gave us a clear mandate last year and I intend to fulfill it. Anyone can ask for my resignation; this is part of democratic life. No one has the right to impose it with violence. My job is to hear reasonable complaints, defend the rights of citizens and continue working on Albania’s integration into the European Union. I will not give up this task just because a minority thinks burning the country is the shortest route to power.
In the interview for Greek media, the head of the Albanian government divides protesters into two groups — a part that requires better future, and those who commit acts of violence — and who for the prime minister — are individuals linked to the Antifa movement.
There is a clear line of division between students who want a better future and hooded groups, including people I’ve connected to the Antifa movement who throw Molotov cocktails, attack public buildings and damage private property. Fighting corruption is the responsibility of justice institutions. It is not the work of those who use violence as a means to claim to represent an entire generation.
Young people’s concern for education, cost of living and lack of real opportunity, Prime Minister Edi Rama responds with a growing budget response for 2027, while again expressing readiness for dialogue, Klankosova.tv.
The 2027 budget, which we will soon present, includes additional measures for families, public services, and students. At the same time, I have invited students and teachers into open dialogue. I am willing to consider any serious proposal, even those that come from our most harsh critics.
I have never claimed that everything in Albania has been done well, Prime Minister Rama says in closing, adding that a minority believes that burning the country is the shortest route to power.
