A viewer framed the discussion about protests in Albania through political loyalties in Kosovo. My response was that this was the wrong starting point. In the video, I said I did not belong to a political party in Kosovo. I wanted the conversation to begin with what people were asking for.
Listen before choosing a side
My questions were about the demands themselves: what were people saying in their speeches, what problems were they describing, and were their requests justified? I wanted us to listen, investigate and understand before deciding whom to support.
Party leaders can have relationships and political interests of their own. My view was that those relationships should not determine how I respond to another person’s concerns. Shared Albanian interests matter to me beyond any one party.
A principle, not a verdict on every claim
For context, Article 47 of Albania’s Constitution protects peaceful, unarmed assembly and participation in it; public gatherings are subject to procedures established by law. That right is distinct from deciding whether any particular claim is supported by evidence.
The message of my reply was to make that judgement with an informed conscience. Learn what people are asking for. Examine the reasons. Then decide, rather than borrowing the position of a party leader.
This article records my position on that approach. It does not establish a timeline of the protests or verify all the demands raised in them.
Original social post · 2026-10-22