"We support any activity that is in line with the EU"/ German Ambassador speaks about the protests in Tirana

2026-07-06 11:17:00, Aktualitet CNA

"We support any activity that is in line with the EU"/ German

German Ambassador Karl Bergner commemorated the victims of the Borova massacre, while also giving a statement to the media from Cologne.

Bergner said that today marks 83 years since 107 men, women and children were killed by the German army.

Also during his speech, the ambassador expressed his support for Albania's integration process into the EU, while adding that he also appreciates those who seek law enforcement, nature protection, and other issues related to the integration process.

"This is a very painful moment for the German embassy because today we are here to honor the victims of the German massacre that was carried out by the German army on July 6, 1943. It is the 83rd anniversary of the moment when 107 men, women and children were killed and this is painful for me because I share the pain of the population here, for the families who live and who were affected by the fact that they could not see their grandparents, uncles or aunts, brothers who did not grow up, etc. It is also painful for me as an ambassador because this has happened in the name of the German people but here in this country we want to look forward, to remember the names of those who were killed but we also need to learn lessons. Let's try to learn how we can prevent history from repeating itself.

In other cases we say never again, so this is the case when we say that such events should not be repeated and this is achieved by establishing rules such as tolerance, human rights, the implementation of the law, and these are the values ??of the European Union. Therefore, we support and are happy that the Albanian people are in line with these principles and we support the integration process especially in the technical part, but we must also appreciate those who implement EU values ??in everyday life, but also those who stand up to demand the implementation of the law, the protection of nature and other issues related to the integration process. I would like to say that this is a moment that should serve to learn from the past, to memorize, to honor the victims and share the pain with the families and to look forward , "said the ambassador.

Bergner was also asked about the protests in Albania and the incidents that occurred at the rallies.

"I have said that any civil society activity that is in line with the EU and violent protests are certainly not in line with it and who is to blame for this etc. is still an ongoing discussion. They are welcome because they support the values ??of the European Union as we see them, yes ," Bergner said. /CNA