EU Presses Albania Over Kushner Resort as 2030 Membership Goal Hinges on Environmental Compliance
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 9
EU Presses Albania Over Kushner Resort as 2030 Membership Goal Hinges on Environmental Compliance
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 9
Summary
Brussels told Albania to act "without delay" to ensure the planned Kushner-backed Adriatic resort does not breach EU environmental rules, warning Tirana not to undermine accession benchmarks.
The European Commission said it is already in contact with Albanian authorities because compliance with EU law — including environmental standards — is required if Albania wants to join the 27-member bloc by 2030.
Edi Rama said the project will proceed despite protests, arguing Albania has protected wildlife and that an environmental impact assessment is still pending.
Thousands have protested in Tirana and on the southern coast, saying the resort threatens protected wetlands and migratory birds on a stretch of coast dubbed the Flamingo Revolution.