Albania warned EU accession at risk over Jared Kushner-backed resort plans

The European Parliament is warning Albania that its EU membership bid could stall if the government presses ahead with a luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner. According to The Guardian World, the one point four billion euro project would develop protected coastlines and wildlife zones in violation of EU environmental standards. Dutch MEP Tineke Strik, on a fact-finding mission to Albania, says the government is 'playing with fire.' The message is clear: environmental compliance is non-negotiable for EU accession.

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