Albania warned EU accession at risk over Jared Kushner-backed resort plans
Albania faces warnings that its EU accession is at risk following controversy over resort plans backed by Jared Kushner.
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Protests over a Trump-linked resort in Albania turned violent in Tirana, resulting in police using tear gas and pepper spray. The country was warned that its EU accession was at risk due to the development plans.
Additionally, a man who sold land for the project was probed over alleged money laundering and drug trafficking.
Epilogue added 86d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Albania has been warned that its progress toward joining the European Union is in jeopardy. The warning is linked to plans for a resort backed by Jared Kushner.
Coverage from The Guardian, Politico, and the Albanian Daily News emphasizes rising instability, including clashes between police and protesters and the throwing of eggs and trash outside the Albanian Parliament. These events occurred the day after a visit from Members of the European Parliament.
Future developments center on the political stability of the country and the status of the EU accession process amid calls for Edi Rama to leave office, as reported by Jacobin.
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Edi Rama Must Go Jacobin · 91d ago
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Albania warned EU accession at risk over Jared Kushner-backed resort plans The Guardian · 91d ago broke it first
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Why is Albania's EU accession at risk?
According to The Guardian, the risk is tied to resort plans backed by Jared Kushner.
What is the situation on the ground in Albania?
Protesters and police have clashed, and trash and eggs were thrown outside the parliament, according to Politico and the Albanian Daily News.
When did the clashes occur?
Coverage indicates clashes took place the day after MEPs visited the country.
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