When the youth rise, the government trembles / Student protest in Tirana, Rama cancels expanded meeting of the SP parliamentary group

Prime Minister Edi Rama has canceled the expanded meeting of the Socialist Party parliamentary group, which was scheduled to be held today at the Brigade Palace.

The meeting was expected to start at noon, with discussions planned on the loyal presence initiative and the “Mirror of Albania” platform.

The decision comes as Tirana was under the control of protesters for about 9 hours yesterday. The revolt was marked by violence, clashes with police, and numerous detentions by law enforcement.

“When the youth rise, the government trembles,” “Long live the free youth,” “God is with the students,” “We want fees like Erion Braçe,” “Oh Albanians, Rama has seen you crooked,” “5 years of school without guarantees,” “To study or to survive,” were some of the banners and chants from yesterday.

The agenda that had been planned for the meeting:

12:30 – Opening of the Meeting

Speech by the Chairman of the SP Parliamentary Group, Taulant Balla.

Speech by the Prime Minister, Chairman of the SP, Edi Rama.

Reports

Report on the progress of the LOYAL PRESENCE initiative.

Questions / discussions no more than 2 minutes per speaker

Presentation of MIRROR ALBANIA.

Questions / discussions no more than 2 minutes per speaker

Conclusions

Speech by the Prime Minister, Chairman of the SP, Edi Rama.

Speech by the Chairman of the SP Parliamentary Group, Taulant Balla.