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Jun 9, 2026

EU pressures Albania over Kushner-backed resort threatening protected wetlands

The European Commission has urged Albania to comply with EU environmental legislation regarding a luxury resort project backed by Jared Kushner that threatens the Vjosa-Narta wetlands, one of Europe's most precious protected areas. Environmental groups report active bulldozing at the site as the development proceeds.

Jun 9, 2026·3 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Following protests, construction bulldozers reportedly pulled back and the Narta lagoon was reconnected to the sea
  • ▪The European Commission has urged Albania to align with EU environmental legislation, as the resort project could threaten its bid to join the bloc
  • ▪Prime Minister Edi Rama dismissed reports of environmental destruction as "fake news" and said an environmental impact assessment would be completed

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Jared Kushner

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