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Albanian Protesters, MEPs Demand Rama Reverse Blocked Amendment

6/30/2026

Summary

**Protesters Rally**

Albanian protesters held 30th rally on 30 June 2026 outside Prime Minister Edi Rama’s office, joined by MEPs.
MEPs Tineke Strik and Jutta Paulus praised the protest, condemned Prime Minister Edi Rama’s blocked protected-area amendment and pledged EU support.
MEP Vula Tsetsi warned EU enlargement cannot proceed while Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government ignores citizens.
MEP Anna Strolenberg and MEP Christina Guarda said protests reflect EU values and urged Rama to listen.

Summary

**Rama Offers**

Prime Minister Edi Rama told Jared Kushner on his yacht that Albania would allocate land for a resort.
Organized crime, main investor for years, and oligarchs with holdings secured “strategic investor” status and state aid for tourism.
The article likens the “Flamingo Revolution” to King Zog’s 1920s land deals, framing them as vassalage.
It says the United States and European Union act as a new empire tied to Albanian legitimacy.

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**Protesters Rally**

Albanian protesters held 30th rally on 30 June 2026 outside Prime Minister Edi Rama’s office, joined by MEPs.
MEPs Tineke Strik and Jutta Paulus praised the protest, condemned Prime Minister Edi Rama’s blocked protected-area amendment and pledged EU support.
MEP Vula Tsetsi warned EU enlargement cannot proceed while Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government ignores citizens.
MEP Anna Strolenberg and MEP Christina Guarda said protests reflect EU values and urged Rama to listen.

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