The Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama, intends to harden the legislation on demonstrations, drawing inspiration from the French model, which financially blames the perpetrators of vandalism, at a time of growing protest in the country.
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25/10/2026
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Lusa
O albanian prime minister, Edi Rama, intends to harden, in the coming days, the legislation that regulates the demonstrations, inspired by the French model, which financially blames the perpetrators of acts of vandalism, at a time when protests occur in the country.
“Whoever chooses to remain in a crowd” who commits acts of violence and looting in public spaces, or who “hids the identity”, will have to pay a fine of more than 500 euros, stated in a video broadcast today, by social networks.
The measure will apply to all types of manifestation “which results in material damage”.
According to the proposal, the police will also be allowed to “restring demonstrations for up to 72 hours” in certain areas, “in case of imminent risk of violence,” added the socialist leader, who has been in power since 2013.
The text, which will be presented next week, also provides for “immediate compensation for small businesses”, as well as the “suspension” of people who “encourage, organize or coordinate the participation of underage students in demonstrations”.
Teachers expressed support for the demands made by high school students in a peaceful protest movement against the government, which has been taking place since May in this Balkan country.
Since mid-October, in Tirana, the capital, protesters have challenged the police and attacked public buildings during protests against corruption and for better study conditions.
On Saturday, during the last demonstration, 23 people were arrested, according to the police. Another 13 face lawsuits and 30 are being “wanted”.