Albania Accused of "Sneaky" Fast-Track for Trump-Linked Resort as Protests Turn Violent

Albania Accused of "Sneaky" Fast-Track for Trump-Linked Resort as Protests Turn Violent

Albania faces accusations from European Union lawmakers of using "sneaky" practices to fast-track a proposed luxury resort linked to Donald Trump, with protests against the development turning increasingly violent.

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European Union (EU) lawmakers have accused Albania of using "sneaky" practices to fast-track a proposed luxury resort linked to Donald Trump [266146]. The project is planned for a formerly protected coastal landscape [266146].

A Dutch Member of the European Parliament (MEP) said the government is trying to avoid EU environmental rules [266146]. The accusation comes as protests against the development have turned increasingly violent [266146].

Prime Minister Edi Rama has pledged to "listen to the voices of young people" who are taking to the streets [266146]. However, critics say he has failed to address demonstrators who have long opposed the project peacefully [266146].

The resort has drawn international attention because of its link to the Trump family and its location in an area that was once legally protected [266146].

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