A protest movement that initially began as a reaction against the Zvërnec investment project has evolved into a broader challenge to Albania’s political establishment, producing its first explicit proposal for the creation of a new political party.

Amid continued calls for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and growing criticism of both government and opposition parties, a female protester publicly suggested forming a new political force to represent citizens who feel unrepresented by the current political spectrum.

The proposal was met with applause from a segment of demonstrators, marking a notable shift in the direction of the ongoing movement, which has so far focused primarily on opposition to the Zvërnec project, concerns over corruption, and demands for the government’s resignation.

Speaking from the protest podium, the citizen argued that the movement emerging on the streets now has the potential to transform into a formal political alternative.

She outlined a possible roadmap for establishing a new party, including gathering at least 3,000 founding members, holding a founding assembly, and submitting a registration request to the Tirana Court. “We are the strongest opposition in Albania today,” she said, framing the initiative as a response to what she described as a political vacuum.

For the first time since the protests began, the focus has expanded beyond policy opposition and calls for resignation, shifting toward the idea of building a structured political alternative outside traditional parties. The development suggests that parts of the movement are increasingly viewing the street mobilization not only as civic resistance, but as a potential foundation for a new political representation.