FLASH
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The prestigious German magazine describes the movement as a revolt against corruption, oligarchy and the way of governance, emphasizing that the protests have now surpassed opposition to Jared Kushner's project.
The Germans have dealt another strong blow to Edi Rama.
Following reports that Berlin does not support the NATO Summit in Tirana, the prestigious German magazine Der Spiegel has dedicated a lengthy report to recent developments in Albania, focusing on the massive protests that have been taking place in Tirana and other cities in the country for more than a month.
In its analysis, the German magazine emphasizes that although the protest was initially sparked by opposition to the luxury resort project that US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, plans to build in the Zvërnec area, it has now transformed into a much broader revolt against the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
The article opens with one of the scenes that, according to the magazine, characterizes the protests in Tirana. Two protesters hold a giant banner with the inscription "EDI RAMA FUCK YOU", while hundreds of citizens repeat the same slogan to the rhythm of the song "We Will Rock You" by the band Queen, as they march through the streets of the capital.
According to Der Spiegel, the protests have now entered their second month and have remained largely peaceful, with the exception of a few incidents and arrests near Parliament. The magazine writes that citizens' anger is no longer directed solely against Kushner's project, but mainly against the government and the way the country has been governed in recent years.
The report recalls that the turning point came after a video showing an environmental activist being forcibly dragged away by security guards on Zvërnec beach went viral on social media. After its publication, local protests turned into massive demonstrations in Tirana, where, according to the magazine, tens of thousands of citizens participated in some cases.
Der Spiegel notes that the symbol of the protest has become the flamingo, the characteristic bird of the Narta Lagoon, whose silhouette now appears on banners, walls and various installations during demonstrations.
The report emphasizes that the protesters' anger is not primarily directed at Jared Kushner or the US administration, but at Prime Minister Edi Rama. The magazine cites slogans heard during the marches, where protesters demand prison for Edi Rama and former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, indicating that the dissatisfaction extends to a wide part of the Albanian political class.
According to the German magazine, many of the protesters accuse the government of creating a system dominated by corruption, clientelism and oligarchs. The article also mentions the fact that SPAK has investigated or is investigating a number of important political figures, including senior government and local government officials, all of whom have denied the allegations.
The report also features the story of Marko Peçi, a banker from Tirana, who says he no longer recognizes the city he lives in because of the construction boom. He tells the magazine that some of the towers were built with dirty money and that the main reason why citizens have taken to the streets is not just Kushner's project, but the corruption that, according to him, has accompanied the country's development.
The magazine also interviews 20-year-old student Megi Ibrahimi, who states that the protest is not only aimed at removing Edi Rama, but also at opposing any politician who, according to her, seeks to behave like a "king." She states that Albania has been treated as a country where local and foreign oligarchs benefit, while citizens remain outside.
Another element that stands out to Der Spiegel is the diverse composition of the protest. According to the magazine, the marches include young people, pensioners, environmental activists, the Albanian diaspora, as well as supporters of various political forces, which makes this movement different from traditional protests organized by parties.
At the end of the report, the magazine quotes Albanian journalist Lutfi Dervishi, who describes the energy of the protests as the strongest that Albania has experienced since 1991. According to him, changes have begun to be felt, but the biggest challenge for Prime Minister Rama would be whether the dissatisfaction would spread within the Socialist Party.
Der Spiegel's report comes just days after Radio Free Europe and Reuters published reports, citing sources, that NATO is discussing the possibility of reviewing the location of the next Alliance summit.
Within a short time, three important international media outlets have focused attention on political developments in Albania, bringing civic protests, accusations of corruption, and the tense political climate in the country to the center of their reporting. / Pamphlet
Shqiptaret nuk kerkojne anullimin e Tiranes per samitin e NATO-s, kerkojne anullimin e Rames si km i Shiperise.
Shqiptaret duan largimin e Rames e mos ardhjen e Kushner, Trump e co. Shqiperine do e bejme vete ta shijojme vete e jo arabistanet, cifutistanet e pidofilet e botes.