Albanian PM Rama: Protests Threaten EU Path, Not His Government

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected resignation demands from mass protests, claiming the demonstrations threaten Albania's EU integration path, not his government. Protests have continued for a sixth day. Student-led demonstrations over corruption, unemployment, and poor education have spread from Tirana to other cities. Protesters have set fires and attacked police, who responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. Police have charged 388 people. Rama blamed foreign interests for the unrest and a drone attack on his office, without providing details. The protests follow months of peaceful demonstrations against a luxury tourism project supported by Jared Kushner. Albania aims for EU membership by 2030.