Protests in Albania focus on concerns that the government is selling parts of the country to foreign investors and luxury tourism developers. Demonstrators say they are losing access to or control over local land and that large projects are undermining Albania’s character and interests. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, Prime Minister Edi Rama argues that the scale and framing of the protests are being used for broader political purposes. He says he believes the demonstrations have become a “stage” for anti-Trump forces, suggesting outside political actors are influencing how the protests are presented and discussed. Rama’s comments link domestic unrest to an international political narrative, while the protesters’ stated grievances center on development and investment decisions. The reports describe a clash between the government’s position on attracting foreign investment and the public’s criticism of luxury-focused projects. The accounts agree that demonstrations are ongoing and that the dispute is tied to both economic development plans and the political interpretation of the protests.