Erion Braçe involved in confrontation with Memaliaj protesters

Tensions rose near the Albanian Parliament as residents from Memaliaj protested proposed territorial reforms. The demonstrators are opposing a plan to merge the Memaliaj Municipality with Tepelena.

During the confrontation, Socialist Party deputy Erion Braçe was involved in a verbal altercation with the protesters while entering the Parliament building. Reports indicate that one individual threw water in Braçe’s face, leading to further heated exchanges. Opposition deputies were present at the scene and intervened to attempt to de-escalate the situation.