EU Condemns Violence at Albania Protests

The European Commission condemned the use of violence during protests in Tirana and other Albanian cities on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The statement follows mass student demonstrations demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. The Commission also welcomed the Albanian authorities' commitment to protecting the right to protest. The demonstrations were sparked by anger over government corruption, a lack of jobs, and low educational standards. The protests, organized by students, filled central Tirana last week and spread to other cities across the country.