The Movement Continues to Grow—This Is the Civic Courage Europe Recognizes,” European Democrats Say of Revolt Against Rama: Heat and Holidays Have Not Thinned…

The European Democrats have responded to the civic protest that has been taking place in Tirana for more than two months, expressing their support for citizens demanding clean institutions, protection of the coastline and a political class that takes responsibility for its decisions.

In a social media post, the organization stressed that Tirana’s boulevard was once again filled with protesters last weekend, despite the heat and the holidays.

“This weekend, Tirana’s boulevard filled up again, marking the 64th consecutive day of protest. The summer heat, the holidays, the fatigue: none of these has thinned the crowds. Albanians are demanding clean institutions, a protected coastline and a political class that answers for its choices,” the statement said.

The European Democrats added that neither Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government nor the opposition led by Sali Berisha has given the protesters a convincing response.

“Neither Edi Rama’s government nor Sali Berisha’s opposition has given them a serious response, and it is precisely this vacuum that explains why the movement continues to grow. This is civic courage that Europe recognizes. We stand with them.”