Albania Protests Escalate as Rama Refuses to Resign

Six consecutive days of violent protests in Tirana are demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over poor university conditions, high fees, and corruption. Rama has ruled out stepping down, intensifying tensions. The unrest reflects broader discontent in a candidate country pursuing EU membership.

Byte's take

Rama's defiance turns student anger into a governance crisis that could derail Albania's EU bid. Six days of violent protests over education and corruption expose the institutional fragility Brussels watches closely in candidate countries—and Rama shows no signs of yielding.