The European Union Delegation in Tirana has strongly condemned the escalation of violence and the destruction of public and private property during the protest on October 15.

In a statement, the EU Delegation called on protesters to exercise restraint and avoid any acts of violence.

“Violence has no place in a democracy,” the statement said. It also stressed that freedom of assembly and freedom of expression are fundamental rights and core European values that people must respect and exercise peacefully.

Furthermore, the EU Delegation underlined that constructive dialogue among all parties remains the only way forward to address legitimate concerns.

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