As students demand his resignation, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has reportedly instructed government ministers to ask their subordinate directors to step down, in a move that could trigger a broad reshuffle across public administration.

Sources confirmed for albaniadailynews.com that Rama made the request on Thursday, October 22, instructing ministers to convene directors under their respective ministries and seek their resignations.

The reported move is not limited to senior officials or general directors. It is also expected to affect regional directors across Albania’s counties, potentially leading to a wider shake-up of the public administration.

However, it remains unclear how many officials will ultimately leave their positions, with some potentially retaining their posts despite the reported push for resignations.

Critics of Rama’s government have accused the administration of maintaining a deeply entrenched system of political appointments, arguing that some officials have remained in senior positions for more than a decade. Allegations of corruption, including claims involving public tenders and vote-buying, have also been raised by government critics.

The reported initiative comes as student protesters continue to demand political accountability and Rama’s resignation. Critics argue that replacing public administration directors will not address the broader public dissatisfaction driving the protests.

The political impact of the reported reshuffle remains uncertain, as pressure mounts on the government amid growing public anger and calls for change.