Politics · Tirana, Albania · October 22, 2026

Albanian lawmakers scuffle in parliament as protests continue

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 22, 12:35 PM ET

Albanian lawmakers threw objects at each other and ripped microphones from desks during a session in parliament on Thursday. Street incidents in Tirana were minor, and the student-led protest movement has called a national rally for October 24.

Why it matters

Political turmoil in Albania comes as the country seeks to advance its EU membership bid.

Background

Albania is governed by Prime Minister Edi Rama's Socialist Party. Student-led protests have joined a wave of youth demonstrations in several countries this autumn.

The story so far

1. Oct 13Albanian students clash with police at Education Ministry
2. Oct 14Student-led protests turn violent in Tirana
3. Oct 15Anti-government protests turn violent in Tirana
4. Oct 22Albanian lawmakers scuffle in parliament as protests continue

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Sources

• The Hindu ↗Oct 22, 1:26 PM ET
• Al Jazeera ↗Oct 22, 12:35 PM ET

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