Student protests: EU Delegation office calls for violence to be avoided, says constructive dialogue among all parties is the only way forward

The office of the EU Delegation in Albania has reacted to the youth protests, which have caused chaos and tension in Tirana for the past three days.

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In its statement, the EU office called on protesters to show restraint and avoid any acts of violence.

The EU Delegation says constructive dialogue among all parties is the only way forward to address legitimate concerns.

“There is no place for violence in a democracy. The freedoms of assembly and expression are fundamental rights and core European values. They must be respected and exercised peacefully,” the statement said.

Statement from the EU office:

We strongly condemn the escalation of violence during the protest and the destruction of public and private property.

We call on protesters to show restraint and avoid any acts of violence.

There is no place for violence in a democracy.

The freedoms of assembly and expression are fundamental rights and core European values. They must be respected and exercised peacefully.

Constructive dialogue among all parties is the only way forward to address legitimate concerns.