Albania protests over luxury resorts and poor public services threaten EU accession progress (euobserver.com)

• Protests target luxury resorts in protected areas, backed by Jared Kushner.
• Demonstrators demand better public services and action against corruption.
• EU requires Albania to fully align with environmental legislation for accession.

"Protests in Albania against luxury mega-resorts on protected islands escalate into broader demands for improved public services and anti-corruption measures. The EU has expressed concerns over the projects' environmental impact and reminded Albania of its accession obligations under Chapter 27. Demonstrations have spread to diaspora communities in Milan and Brussels. The government suspended construction pending an Environmental Impact Assessment, but the EU insists on full alignment with directives and repeal of strategic investment laws."