The video posted by Rama shows a citizen painting a boat in a public area, causing pollution and obstructing the shared space.

“This can in no way be a normal scene in the life of a neighborhood in Albania’s cities by 2030, when we join the EU, let alone an everyday sight just one kilometer from Tirana’s main boulevard,” Rama said.

The government head underlined that the issue is not simply about sending officials to remove unauthorized structures and impose fines, only to see them return repeatedly “like a cat-and-mouse game.”

“There must be a clear legal and cultural red line for anyone who infringes on public spaces by occupying, building, polluting, or conducting business at the community’s expense. Such acts must be criminally punished as violations of civic coexistence,” Rama stated.

Since early July, a nationwide campaign has been launched to free public spaces unlawfully occupied by businesses and individuals.

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