Protesters have clashed with police several times while demanding less corruption and a better education system.
On Tuesday, Rama repeated his accusation that “foreign actors” were behind the violence. He has previously accused both Russia and Iran of spreading disinformation online, and now claims that this is “becoming a big issue across Europe.”
“It is a hybrid war that is gaining ground precisely because it is rooted in real grievances, not in pure fantasies,” Rama said, referring to rising living costs and concerns about the future.
During the unrest, students have joined forces with various anti-government groups. A construction project involving US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is drawing particular anger.
