The student revolt in Albania has also attracted attention in Germany. Knut Abraham, a CDU member of the German Bundestag and former advisor to Chancellor Angela Merkel, has reacted to the protests in Tirana, expressing his concern about the developments and pointing out the demands of Albanian citizens against corruption and the links between politics and organized crime.
Through a reaction on the social network X, Abraham emphasizes that the protesters' demands reflect the European values that Albania has pledged to support. The German MP's statement comes on the eighth day of the student revolt, as young people continue protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Knut Abraham's full reaction to X:
"I have followed the protests in Tirana with deep concern. Citizens are demanding an end to corruption, political favoritism, and the links between organized crime and politics. These demands reflect the European values that Albania is committed to supporting."
Who is Knut Abraham?
Knut Abraham is a CDU member of the German Bundestag and a figure engaged in European affairs, international relations and human rights.
In the Bundestag, he is a member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid, where he heads the CDU/CSU parliamentary group. He is also part of the German delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, where he holds leadership positions.
