Mike Lawler calls on the Rama government to ease tensions and stop using force against protesters

U.S. Congressman Mike Lawler reacted to the protests against the government in Albania, calling on the Albanian authorities to immediately ease tensions and stop using force against citizens protesting peacefully.

In a post on the social network X, Lawler said he had received concerning messages from Albanian-American constituents in New York’s 17th Congressional District. According to him, they are alarmed by the situation in Albania and the consequences it could have for the future of democracy in the country.

He expressed solidarity with the Albanian-American community and the Albanian people, stressing that citizens must be guaranteed the right to protest peacefully and freely express their views. According to the congressman, this applies to every democratic government, particularly NATO member states.

“My Albanian-American constituents in NY-17 have expressed deep concern to me about the protests in Albania and the impact these developments could have on the future of the country’s democracy. I stand with my constituents and the Albanian people,” Lawler wrote.

The congressman also addressed the Albanian government, calling on it not to use force against citizens protesting peacefully.

“Citizens’ right to protest peacefully and express their views must be respected by every government, especially democracies and NATO allies. I call on the Albanian government to immediately ease tensions and stop using force against peaceful protesters,” U.S. Congressman Mike Lawler concluded.