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2 clusters · 6 sources · 15 days · First seen · Last updated

Albanian municipal merger protests in Poliçan

Overview

The Poliçan Municipal Council initially voted unanimously against a proposed administrative-territorial reform that would merge the municipality with Berati. Mayor Adriatik Zotkaj argued that the municipality is economically viable and stated that any merger must have community approval, warning it would be a “shame for the Parliament” to proceed without public consent.

Following the proposal, the situation escalated as the Poliçan Municipal Council and subsequent candidate lists resigned in protest. Local officials and demonstrators expressed concerns that the restructuring would cause job losses, decrease property values, and accelerate depopulation. Protesters also criticized the lack of engagement from Members of Parliament, and the movement has planned to move demonstrations to the Parliament in Tirana.

Entities

Berat · Poliçan Municipality · Mimoza Kula · Florenc Doka · Adriatik Zotkaj

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Polican Municipal Council resigns over proposed merger with Berat

    The Polican Municipal Council has resigned unanimously to protest a territorial reform plan that would merge the municipality with Berat, citing risks to jobs, property values, and local services.

  2. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Poliçan Municipality rejects merger with Berati

    The Poliçan Municipal Council voted against merging with Berati, with members threatening resignation if the reform passes. Meanwhile, Cërrik awaits community consultations regarding a merger with Elbasan.

Sources

albinfo.ch · almakos.com · gijotina.com · kohajone.com · rdnews.al · shekulli.com.al