Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the media on Saturday morning alongside Interior Minister Ervin Demo, commenting on the ongoing protests and warning that their alleged objective is to destabilize the country.

Rama acknowledged that several social issues and legitimate public concerns need to be addressed, but stressed that violence, threats, and intimidation cannot be accepted as a means of political or social expression.

“The objective is very clear: to destabilize the country and divert us from our path, taking us back to the past,” Rama said, alleging that organized crime and foreign actors were behind the individuals involved in the unrest.

The prime minister also said Albania remains in continuous contact with Italy and France, which he described as facing similar unrest linked to the Antifa movement. According to Rama, the three countries are coordinating their efforts and closely monitoring developments.

Rama further criticized what he described as the minimization of violence by certain media outlets, arguing that legitimate concerns within society must be distinguished from acts of violence and intimidation.

“There are genuine challenges that require attention, including concerns affecting ordinary families and society as a whole,” Rama said. However, he emphasized that violence, hate speech, threats, and attacks cannot be normalized in a democratic society.

The prime minister concluded by stressing the importance of public safety and the need to address legitimate grievances without allowing violence to undermine the country's stability.