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"I don't see citizens closing their shops and taking to the streets", Shehi: This is where the DP is going wrong with the protests
2026-02-24 23:19:38 / POLITIKË
The head of the LZHK, Dashamir Shehi, has commented on the wave of opposition protests, expressing skepticism about the effect and civic involvement in them. Invited to the show “Off the Record” by Andrea Danglli, Shehi said that the protests are being held mainly by party militants and are not creating the necessary spirit for political change.
According to him, the opposition needs a new strategy and a political project that produces hope among citizens, beyond weekly protests.
"It doesn't seem to me like there is an opposition strategy. This is the strategy of the DP, which is the majority of the opposition, but to be honest, I don't see much of a difference. Protests are organized with the same militants and they are getting tired, they are becoming fewer and fewer. The way to unite the opposition is a new political projection that creates hope," he said.
Shehi stressed that the opposition must go beyond the internal conflict and produce new political figures, building a concrete alternative government. According to him, opposition action must be developed in several directions simultaneously: in parliament, in the media, in relations with internationals and through protests on the ground.
Speaking about citizen participation, he said that he does not see a broad mobilization in the capital.
"I don't see the citizens of Tirana closing their shops and going out in protest. The shop closes when people feel that the protest is more important than the day's work or when there is great social tension. I don't see this atmosphere. Maybe people are tired, maybe the alternative doesn't inspire them," said Shehi.
However, he emphasized that protests remain an important element of the opposition, but according to him, the main emphasis should be on the program and vision for the future.
"The people know that things are not going well, but the question is: what will be different when you come? The alternative must be stronger than the criticism," said Shehi.
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