Protests in Albania over Trump-linked project spark EU warning, Iranian denial

Albania is experiencing protests known as the 'flamingo revolution' against a luxury tourism development associated with Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law. Iran has denied any involvement in the protests, leading to accusations of disinformation between Tehran and Tirana.

The European Union has warned Albania that its management of the situation could impact the country’s application to join the bloc. Brussels is closely monitoring the political unrest.

Separately, in Kosovo, Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s party is on track to win a third election in 18 months, but will likely need to form a coalition after a year of political instability that has left Kosovo’s EU membership application in limbo. Former President Vjosa Osmani has warned that political infighting is endangering Kosovo’s path toward NATO and the EU.

These developments come amid heightened international attention and internal tensions in the Western Balkans region.