Brussels is increasing pressure on Albania regarding the hotel project linked to Kushner.

The European Commission has asked Albania to fully comply with European Union environmental legislation if it wishes to continue its accession process to the European bloc, amid controversy surrounding a vast luxury hotel complex project backed by Jared Kushner.

This warning comes after statements by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, who affirmed that the project would continue despite growing criticism regarding its potential impact on an ecologically sensitive coastal area of ​​the Adriatic Sea.

Thousands of protesters have mobilized in Albania in recent days to denounce the environmental risks of the project. Opponents believe the complex could threaten protected wetlands that are home to flamingos, sea turtles, and other wildlife. The protest movement has adopted the name "Flamingo Revolution," which has become a symbol of the fight to save the site.

Albania, a candidate for EU membership, aims to join the European bloc by 2030. However, Brussels points out that this prospect depends on compliance with European standards, particularly in the areas of the environment, the rule of law and governance.

According to the European Commission, the Albanian authorities must avoid any measures that could compromise the future application of European rules. An environmental assessment of the project is currently underway.

For his part, Rama defends the tourist complex, which he presents as a project capable of modernizing the country, attracting international investment and stimulating the economic development of the region.

The case has become an important test for Albania's European ambitions, as Brussels closely monitors how Tirana implements the environmental standards required of future member states.