Dua Lipa Speaks for the First Time About the Protests in Albania

World-famous Albanian singer Dua Lipa has commented for the first time on the issue of Zvërnec.

In an open conversation on her “service95bookclub” podcast with renowned writer and academic Lea Ypi, the artist expressed her deep concern about the way the environment and political decision-making are being handled in the country.

Dua Lipa specifically addressed the steps taken by the Albanian government, emphasizing the importance of transparency and public involvement in decisions with a major environmental impact.

“We cannot talk about Albania’s history without talking a little about Albania today. For me, it is concerning in principle that the government simply changes the law to remove environmental protections without public consultation,” Dua Lipa said.

Together with writer Lea Ypi, they talk about the reality of political change and the inspiration they draw from the protests currently taking place in Albania.

Lipa and Ypi discussed her memoir “Free” – a deeply personal exploration of growing up as Albania’s communist regime was collapsing – and what it means to navigate the promises and contradictions of freedom.

The full podcast will be published next Tuesday.