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The German Ambassador to Albania, Karl Bergner, has stated that protests as a form of civil society engagement are in line with the values of the European Union, while emphasizing that the episodes of violence that have been recorded during the protests constitute an issue that continues to be discussed.
Asked by journalists whether the protests held in Tirana for several days and the violent incidents could affect Albania's path towards membership in the European Union, Bergner made the distinction between peaceful protest and acts of violence.
"I have said that any civil society activity that is in line with the EU and violent protests are certainly not in line with it and who is to blame for that etc. is still an ongoing discussion. They are welcome because they support the values of the European Union as we see them, yes," he said.
The Ambassador did not provide an assessment of whether the recent developments will have concrete consequences for the integration process, limiting himself to emphasizing the importance of respecting the principles and values of the European Union.
Meanwhile, Sunday marked the 36th day of the protest with citizens gathering in front of the Prime Minister's Office.
They demanded the resignation of the government and a caretaker government.
"Please stay united, the diaspora is with you," said one of the citizens while speaking on the improvised podium below Prime Minister Rama's office.
Meanwhile, yesterday, protesters arrested on Thursday following tensions and violence in front of the Parliament were also released.
After about three hours at the Prime Minister's Office, they began their march through the streets of the capital, which has now become a "ritual".
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