Twenty Members of European Parliament have called on top EU leaders to condemn the demolition of the National Theatre in Tirana.
The letter is addressed to EU High Representative Josep Borrell, Culture Commissioner Mariya Gabriela, Development Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi, and EC Vice President Margaritis Schinas. They are asked to take a clear stand on the issue of the Theatre and to promote policies in defense of cultural heritage.
Le théâtre National de Tirana faisait partie du patrimoine culturel albanais et était toujours demeuré un lieu de liberté.Les autorités de Tirana l’ont détruit au petit matin alors qu’il était occupé. Avec plusieurs députés🇪🇺 @renew @Renaissance_UE nous condamnons cet acte. pic.twitter.com/BQEGX1sbpI
— Laurence Farreng (@laurencefarreng) May 29, 2020
“European values must be shared and protected. Therefore, we call on your vigilance regarding the treatment of the cultural heritage sector in Albania. We urge you to take a clear position as the EU on this issue. As a start, condemning the demolition of the historic building and promoting a policy for the protection of cultural heritage in neighbouring countries,” reads the letter.
