Key facts
- The European Commission has warned Albania to act without delay on a coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner.
- Concerns exist that the development may breach EU environmental standards.
- Albania has been urged to avoid actions that could jeopardize its EU accession bid.
- Albania's Prime Minister stated the country will proceed with the resort project.
- The project is linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump.
The European Commission has issued a stern warning to Albania, urging the country to "act without delay" concerning a large coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump. A spokesperson for the Commission stated that Tirana must "refrain from actions that could undermine" its ongoing bid to join the European Union, citing concerns that the development may breach EU environmental standards.