Throwing bottles, shouting, and blue flares. The Albanian opposition attempted to disrupt the voting

Albanian opposition lawmakers protested in parliament, accusing Prime Minister Edi Rama of downplaying anti-government demonstrations in Tirana. Protests, which began in mid-October, demand increased funding for education and Rama's resignation. Clashes between protesters and security forces have resulted in nearly 350 injuries. The opposition attempted to disrupt parliamentary proceedings by throwing objects and displaying images of injured protesters. Rama's government faces criticism for its handling of a controversial hotel project linked to Ivanka Trump. Amid escalating violence, the government has introduced economic measures and fines for violent protesters. Albania aims to join the EU by 2030, alongside Montenegro.