For the past 15 days, Albanian citizens have been protesting in Tirana and in many countries around the world, expressing dissatisfaction with the government and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. The protests have attracted widespread public attention and sparked various reactions from political figures and civil society.
Amid this tense political climate, a significant development emerged today as MP Marjana Koçeku announced her departure from Albania’s Socialist Party and her decision to continue as an independent member of Parliament. In a public statement, she confirmed that she would no longer be part of the political force that brought her into Parliament.
In her message, Koçeku stated: “From today, I am an independent MP. My ideals and values are the same ones I had and expressed long before I became associated with any political party. They define my limits and guide my decisions.”
Her statement suggests that the decision was driven by personal convictions and principles that, according to her, have shaped her public engagement even before entering party politics.
Her departure is being viewed as a significant development in Albania’s political landscape, particularly at a time when public debate and ongoing protests are dominating
