Socialist Party MP Ilva Gjuzi stated that the protests launched against the project in Zvërnec have drifted away from their original purpose and no longer present a clear narrative.
For her, protest remains a legitimate democratic instrument, but it requires dialogue between the parties in order to bring concrete results.
According to Gjuzi, the government has the responsibility to listen to citizens’ concerns and create spaces for communication, although dialogue cannot take place without the willingness of all parties involved.
The MP said that she had initially followed the protests with interest because of the debate surrounding the planned investment in the Zvërnec area, but she assessed that over time their focus has faded.
She argued that the discussion should remain concentrated on the project and its impact, relying on facts and proposals aimed at improving the vision of the investment.
At the same time, Gjuzi expressed concern that the protests are taking place at the peak of the tourist season, assessing that this could have consequences for the tourism sector and the revenue it generates for the country.
Asked about claims that there are instructions from the government to attack influencers who support the protests, the MP categorically denied them.
“If such instructions exist, let someone show them to me as well, because until now I have not heard of any such instruction,” she said.
