OPEN LETTER/ Come to the dialogue and listen to me speak, otherwise I will cut off your scholarships, you will rot in prison. Please!

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2026-10-26 19:37:51Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Prime Minister Edi Rama has declared to the Greek newspaper "Kathimerini" that he has no intention of leaving the country's leadership, despite the violent protests that have engulfed Tirana in recent weeks.

In the interview, he distinguishes between students protesting for a better future and masked individuals who, according to him, aim to destabilize the country. He also mentions individuals he links to the Antifa movement, while claiming that a small portion of the protesters see violence as a path to power.

"A minority thinks that setting the country on fire is the shortest path to power," the prime minister says.

What is your response to the protesters' demands for better education, a fight against corruption, and a reduction in the cost of living?

Rama : I have never claimed that everything in Albania has been done properly. I do not think that young people should simply accept what we have achieved so far. Their concerns regarding education, the cost of living and the lack of real opportunities are well-founded and require concrete answers.

The 2027 budget, which we will present soon, includes additional measures for families, public services, and students. I have also invited students and faculty to an open dialogue. I am ready to consider any serious proposals, even those coming from our harshest critics.

However, there is a clear dividing line between students who want a better future and groups of masked individuals, including individuals who, in my opinion, are associated with the Antifa movement, who throw Molotov cocktails, attack public buildings, and cause damage to private property.

The fight against corruption is within the competence of justice institutions. It is not a matter for those who use violence to claim to represent an entire generation.

Do you intend to resign?

Rama: No. In a democracy, governments change through elections, not through Molotov cocktails. The Albanian people gave us a clear mandate last year and I intend to fulfill it. Anyone can demand my resignation; this is part of democratic life. No one has the right to impose it by force.

My duty is to listen to legitimate grievances, protect the rights of citizens, and continue the work of integrating Albania into the European Union. I will not shy away from this duty just because a minority thinks that setting the country on fire is the shortest path to power.


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