Albania Rushes Trump Resort Through Protected Land, EU Flags Rule-Breaking

Albanian MEPs have accused the government of using "sneaky" practices to fast-track a Trump-linked luxury resort development in a formerly protected landscape, with escalating violent protests over the project. The Dutch MEP and others claim the government is circumventing EU environmental regulations. Prime Minister Edi Rama has pledged to engage with young protesters opposing the development.

Byte's take

Environmental rules exist until they don't—Albania's Trump resort shortcut shows EU candidate countries treating enlargement criteria as negotiable theater.