The gathering outside the Prime Minister’s Office in Tirana has entered its 60th day, with no signs of the protesters backing down and no political response to address their demands. At the center of the calls remain the removal of Prime Minister Edi Rama, the departure of the political class, and the establishment of a technical government for 12 months.
A minute of silence at the start of the protest
The latest gathering began with a minute of silence in honor of the mother and two children who lost their lives in the fire in Shkodër.
This gesture placed the protest against a heavy social backdrop, at a time when public trust in institutions remains fragile and such events raise further questions about the state’s responsibilities.
The same demands, the same clash with the government
Even on the 60th day, the protest’s script remained unchanged: speeches, political chants, and a refusal to give up the demands declared weeks ago.
The protesters called for the removal of Prime Minister Rama and the entire political class, arguing that only in this way can the path be opened to their five demands. Among them, one of the main points remains the creation of a 12-month technical government.
Technical government as the core of the political message
The demand for a 12-month technical government is being presented by the protesters as a solution to overcoming the political crisis and for governance outside the influence of the current majority.
However, so far there has been no public signal that those in power are ready to consider such a formula, while the distance between the demands in the square and the official position remains complete.
After the speeches, a march through the capital
After the speeches ended, the protesters marched through Tirana, continuing the ritual that has accompanied the gatherings in recent weeks.
The final message repeated in the streets was the call, “More tomorrow!”, a signal that the organizers aim to keep the protest active despite the passage of time.
After 60 days of gatherings, the protest remains at the same political point: strong demands from the square and a lack of response from institutions that offers a solution.
This keeps the confrontation at a symbolic level, but also highlights the gap between public anger and a political system that, at least so far, is showing no willingness to budge.