President Bajram Begaj has reacted to the protest being held in Tirana.
Begaj calls on all parties to act with responsibility and restraint.
According to Begaj, the right to peaceful protest is a foundation of democracy and the state's obligation to guarantee it, but violence cannot be a means of expressing dissatisfaction, nor should the use of force by the police go beyond the limits of the law and proportionality.
"The President of the Republic is following with concern the escalation of tensions during the protests and calls on all parties to act with responsibility and restraint.
The right to peaceful protest is a foundation of democracy and the state's obligation to guarantee it. But violence cannot be a means of expressing dissatisfaction, nor should the use of force by the police exceed the limits of the law and proportionality.
At this moment, the country needs more responsibility. The Constitution and the law must remain the boundary of all, without exception.
I remain ready to listen to all concerns.
"My office is and will remain open to every young person and every citizen who wants to express themselves, dialogue and contribute for the good of the country," writes Begaj.
