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Albania’s leader defies calls to resign as student protesters rampage in capital
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected calls to resign amid violent student-led protests in the capital, sparked by anger over corruption, education issues, and a controversial luxury resort development backed by Jared Kushner.
- Protesters demanded Rama's resignation, accusing his government of corruption and failing to address their concerns during months of mostly peaceful demonstrations.
- The resort development plan has faced legal challenges and controversy, including claims that villagers' land was wrongfully sold by a person wanted for drug trafficking, though no wrongdoing was found involving Kushner.
- Albania aims to join the European Union by 2028, with Rama emphasizing ongoing anti-corruption efforts and warning against violence derailing the country's European integration.
- The unrest in Albania is part of a broader wave of student activism across Europe, including recent protests in France demanding better education resources and facilities.
