Thousands of protesters gathered in Albania on Tuesday to demand the government stop a tourism project allegedly linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump [1].
The demonstrations signal growing public resistance to foreign-led developments that critics argue prioritize private profit over environmental protection and national sovereignty.
Protesters marched with signs reading "Albania is not for sale" and "Ivanka, go back to your country" [1]. The crowds included opposition members who joined citizens in calling for an immediate halt to the project [1].
Those opposing the development cited concerns over potential environmental damage and the risk of corruption [1]. The presence of the Trump family in the project has intensified these concerns, with demonstrators suggesting the deal lacks transparency, a sentiment echoed in the slogans carried throughout the streets [1].
While the specific location of the protests within Albania was not detailed, the scale of the turnout was reported as thousands of people [1]. The movement seeks to pressure the government to reconsider the project's approval process and its impact on the local ecosystem [1].
Government officials have not yet provided a formal response to the specific demands of the protesters or the allegations of corruption linked to the development [1].
“Albania is not for sale”
The protests reflect a broader tension in Albania between the government's efforts to attract high-profile foreign investment and a growing domestic movement focused on environmental sustainability and anti-corruption. By targeting figures with ties to the U.S. political establishment, the demonstrators are framing a local land-use dispute as a struggle against foreign influence and perceived elite corruption.
