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"You don't enter Europe by bowing to Meloni" - MEPs join the protest in Tirana: The voice of Albanians will be heard in Brussels

2026-06-29 21:46:03Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
"You don't enter Europe by bowing to Meloni" - MEPs join the
MEP Anna Strolenberg

The 30th consecutive protest in front of the Prime Minister's Office took on an international dimension this Monday, as several MEPs participated in support of the protesters, expressing solidarity with the cause of Albanian citizens and promising that their demands would be forwarded to the institutions of the European Union.

The first to speak was German MEP Tineke Strik, who congratulated citizens for their mobilization and encouraged them to continue the protest in defense of democracy and fundamental freedoms.

"Solidarity with the Albanian people who are protesting. Continue with the mobilization in protest, your voice will also be expressed in Brussels. We will fight for the same values ​​as the Albanians, for democracy," declared Strik.

She emphasized that the protests show that Albanian citizens do not accept the restriction of the right to speech and demanded that the government listen to the voice of citizens.

"This shows that the Albanian people do not accept the denial of the right to speech and that the government should listen to citizens and not rich people," the MEP said.

German MEP Jutta Paulus also expressed support for the protesters, focusing her speech on environmental protection and respect for European standards.

"Albanian nature is very beautiful and wonderful and it is so beautiful to see you fighting for nature, for flamingos and against the oligarchs who want to destroy that nature. We are here to support you in this battle and we will convey your voice to Brussels and we will say that Albania is not for sale, nature is not for sale," declared Paulus.

According to her, if Albania aims for membership in the European Union, it must respect the law and listen to its citizens.

"You are fighting for your country, but also for your rights, to be heard. Because this is in European laws. If Albania is going to join the European Union, then the government must change the law and abolish the law that they changed for billionaires and not for the good of Albanians," she said.

At the end of her speech, Paulus also made a statement that attracted attention, saying that she had received an email from Prime Minister Edi Rama not to support an amendment in the European Parliament.

"Tineke mentioned the resolution asking for a moratorium. I received an email from Edi Rama telling me not to vote for an amendment, but of course we voted for that amendment, because European law must be in force and it is not for sale either. Continue your battle, we will do our best to support your fight in Brussels. Albanians deserve more than their government," the MEP declared.

Greek MEP Vula Tsetsi also participated in the protest, saying that the 30-day protest has attracted the attention not only of the European Union, but also beyond.

"Today you have 30 days of protest and what is happening with you is not only recognized in the EU, but also beyond. Albania is not for sale. You are defending your rights, your dignity, your state and EU enlargement," she said.

Tsetsi stated that the European integration process cannot move forward if the voice of citizens is not respected.

"There is no EU enlargement with Albania if Rama sells the country to foreigners and does not listen to your voice. We want the European Commission to put pressure on Rama to give up," said the MEP.

At the end of her speech, she also called on European social democrats to react to developments in Albania.

"We must appeal to our social democrat friends, because Rama is with the social democrats. Our friends there must wake up and protect you. Don't give up, every day is a day of victory, not only for democracy, but for you and for us, because Albania must be in the EU," concluded Tsetsi.

MEPs' support for the protesters in front of the Prime Minister's Office was also joined by MEP Anna Strolenberg, who stated that the cause of Albanian citizens is closely linked to the fundamental values ​​on which the European Union is built.

In her speech, Strolenberg praised the mobilization of the protesters and emphasized that the protection of nature, the fight against corruption, and the demand for transparency and democracy are principles that comply with European standards.

"What you are protesting for are European values: protecting nature, fighting corruption, transparency, democracy. I am here to support you. There are many people from many backgrounds, we want Albania to go to the EU, but if you want to go, Edi Rama must listen!", declared the MEP.

At the end of her speech, Strolenberg addressed Prime Minister Edi Rama directly, calling on him to take into account the demands of citizens and take concrete steps in the fight against corruption and environmental protection.

"Edi Rama, are you listening to us? He should listen, the demands are clear: don't mess with Albanians, fight corruption and protect nature!", said the MEP.

Italian MEP Christina Guarda also joined the protest held in front of the Prime Minister's Office, where she expressed her support for Albanian citizens and praised their commitment to protecting nature, rights and democracy.

In her speech, Guarda thanked the protesters, saying they have set an example for Europe in protecting land and fundamental rights.

"You have taught us so much, you have taught us to protect the land, to live well on our land, you have taught us the beauty of protecting our rights, human rights, not to be consumed by corrupt politics," said the MEP.

She also thanked the Albanian diaspora in Italy and other European countries for the support they, according to her, are giving to the protest.

"I want to thank you and the Albanian diaspora in Italy. Thank you to the diaspora throughout Europe who are protesting for you," Guarda said.

Following her speech, the MEP referred to an episode between Prime Minister Edi Rama and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, stating that European integration is not achieved through subjugation, but by respecting the dignity of the country.

"I have an image, the prime minister bowing to my prime minister. You don't enter Europe bowing down, serving anyone. You enter with your head held high, knowing that you deserve it. I am with you, Albania," Guarda declared.


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