Dua Lipa’s support for the 46-day protests in Albania finds international echo

The ongoing protests in the Albanian capital have received significant support from one of the most renowned figures in world music. The stance of the Albanian-born singer Dua Lipa, expressed in favor of the movement that has filled the streets of Tirana for 46 days, has drawn the attention of the global press.

The well-known German portal Stern.de has dedicated space to the artist’s position, highlighting her concern that a government “has the ability to modify legislation to bypass environmental protection norms.”

During a conversation on the podcast “Service95 Book Club” with author Lea Ypi on Tuesday, Lipa spoke about the tourism project in Zvërnec, describing the citizens’ dedication to this issue as “inspiring.” She emphasized that the country’s economic development must be conceived in a way that serves the population.

The article describes how for many weeks, thousands of citizens gather every evening in the squares of Tirana and notes that Prime Minister Edi Rama has become a direct target of the demonstrators’ dissatisfaction.

Analyzing the background, the German media brings attention to the long-standing efforts of the Albanian government to revitalize the economy through the tourism sector. In this context, the numerous investments of the Trump family in luxury projects around the globe are mentioned. Critical voices, it is further noted, question not only the sons of the former US president, but also his son-in-law Jared Kushner and his wife, accusing them of exploiting the influence of the presidency for private business gains.