For more than two months, Albanians have been protesting against Prime Minister Edi Rama. The protest has received coverage from foreign media.

"Radio France", but also German media have recently dedicated an article to the revolt that has been going on for 76 days in Tirana.

'The Albanian youth revolt is an awakening of European consciousness', writes "Radio France".

He further emphasizes that the protests initially started against a construction project in Zvërnec, but turned into an anti-government movement.

"Since the beginning of June, opposition to this project has become the starting point of major protests, to which we are returning through an analysis written by an Albanian source who wishes to remain anonymous. These protests gather mainly young Albanians, mobilized to protect this natural park, considered a national treasure, as well as to denounce this real estate project, which is heavily suspected of corruption. The protesters have also found a symbol, which now appears on bags, hats or beach towels and which has given the name to the whole revolt: pink flamingos."

"It should be noted that Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is an unusual figure: he is 2 meters tall, he was a former professional basketball player, but also a painter – he even taught at the School of Fine Arts in Paris – and he is in his fourth mandate, since 2013. But above all, Rama and his government are accused of serious corruption cases, which led to the resignation of his deputy prime minister in March, after a judicial investigation. Precisely for this reason, Edi Rama is one of the main targets of the "pink flamingo movement", which is demanding his resignation", the article emphasizes.

The German newspaper 'Die Tagespost' also writes that the EU should support this youth movement more.

“In Albania, demonstrators are carrying pink cardboard flamingos through the streets. The protests began in the coastal village of Zvërnec and have now reached the capital, Tirana. Up to 250,000 people of all ages and social backgrounds are taking to the streets. It is being called the “Flamingo Revolution.” The protests are directed against corruption, environmental destruction and political injustice. The EU’s reluctance to offer support is also being criticized, as many expect stronger support. So far, the protests have remained peaceful. However, impatience and frustration are growing. A turn to violence would harm the young and vibrant civil society,”.