Rama Dismisses Protests Over Kushner's Sazan Resort as Albania Pushes Tourism Investment
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Updated · POLITICO Europe · Jun 5
Rama Dismisses Protests Over Kushner's Sazan Resort as Albania Pushes Tourism Investment
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO Europe · Jun 5
Summary
Edi Rama said protests against Jared Kushner’s planned luxury resort on Sazan Island and the Zvërnec coast are politically driven and less widespread than reported.
The Albanian prime minister argued the project threatens neither flamingos nor other wildlife, rejecting claims from activists who say the area is a key habitat.
Street demonstrations in recent days have targeted the development of the largely unspoiled island and nearby coastline, with civil society and international media dubbing the campaign the “flamingo revolution.”
Rama framed his defense of the resort as part of a broader strategy to draw foreign investment and expand Albania’s tourism industry despite international criticism.