TIRANA, Nov. 4 /ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama on Wednesday renewed his call for dialogue with students and university lecturers continuing protests against the government.
Rama shared footage on social media of a stone table set up outside the prime minister’s office, bearing the inscription “Dialogue”, as a sign of the government’s willingness to consider their proposals and address the concerns they have raised.
Protesters have so far rejected the prime minister’s invitation, demanding his resignation and vowing to continue their demonstrations.
Classes have resumed as normal at several public universities in Tirana, including the University of Medicine, the Polytechnic University, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of History and Philology, and the Faculty of Economics.
The decision to return to classrooms was taken by students themselves through discussions in their group chats, with some arguing that every missed class was detrimental to their education.
The protests, however, have exposed divisions among students. While some have returned to classes, ending a boycott that lasted around two weeks, others continue to stage actions aimed at disrupting teaching and mobilising fellow students to join the demonstrations.
Rama, meanwhile, has said he is ready to consider any proposals put forward by students and university staff, adding that the government is preparing a package of measures to address their concerns.
He also said the 2027 state budget included additional measures to support families, public services and students.
Separately, the government has adopted a legislative package aimed at tackling urban violence, introducing tougher penalties for those involved in violent acts.
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