Student protest · Tirana
Five days that shook the capital
From 13 to 17 October, students and young people took to the streets over university conditions, the cost of living and corruption. This is the week, day by day, with its sources.
The Forum's position
The students’ demands are legitimate. We condemn violence from any side and ask for a proportionate police response, an independent investigation of every case of excessive force, and concrete reforms in education.
Read the full statement| Students demand | The Forum proposes |
|---|---|
| Better conditions in universities | Full autonomy for public universities and financial audits by institutions independent of the government |
| A lower cost of study | “Money follows the student” and financial support for excellent students who cannot afford the cost |
| Jobs and prospects after graduation | An economy that produces and exports, without monopolies, so young people need not look to emigration |
| Meritocracy | A total ban on using teachers in political campaigns; officials who hire in breach of the law are dismissed |
| Accountability and an end to corruption | A monthly interpellation of the Prime Minister and inquiry committees without the majority’s approval |
| Political change | A joint opposition front with representatives of the protest, and early elections under a caretaker government |
