Albanian opposition leader Sali Berisha has urged citizens to join a nationwide protest on February 10, warning that peaceful resistance must continue until Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government is removed.
Speaking to supporters via social media, Berisha described the current administration as “panicked” and accused it of corruption and mismanagement. He singled out recent controversies involving key government officials, including Lubi Balluku, as evidence of systemic wrongdoing.
Berisha told citizens that protesters should remain in public squares until the government steps down, calling it “the surest path to victory.” He warned that Rama’s policies had damaged Albania’s international reputation, citing inflated infrastructure projects, low wages and pensions, and the emigration of over one million Albanians over the past decade.
The opposition leader also called for unity among all anti-government forces, including civic organizations and smaller parties, saying the goal was not to form a joint administration but to remove “a great evil” and allow Albanian citizens to vote freely.
Berisha stressed the role of younger generations in leading the movement, urging them to remain at the forefront of protests until Rama’s government is toppled.
The opposition’s planned demonstrations in Tirana follow a series of smaller protests across the country in recent months, which Berisha said reflected widespread public frustration with government policies.