Violent clashes erupted in Albania’s parliament as lawmakers engaged in physical altercations, hurling objects and tearing microphones from desks during a heated session. The outburst underscores deep political divisions amid ongoing legislative disputes, with no immediate signs of de-escalation. Security measures were reportedly overwhelmed as lawmakers abandoned procedural norms in favor of direct confrontation. The incident raises concerns over democratic stability in the country’s governance.


Albanian lawmakers have scuffled in parliament, throwing objects at one another and ripping microphones from desks.