The attack on banks is economic suicide, which does not harm the corrupt government, but the citizens themselves.

2026-10-16 13:13:00 / AKTUALITET ALFA PRESS

The attack on banks is economic suicide, which does not harm the corrupt

Tirana is experiencing heavy hours of tension, where the images of broken windows, destroyed ATMs and burned bank branches in the middle of the main streets have brought back a frightening sense of insecurity. But political causes cannot and must not turn into a destructive avalanche that hits the country's critical infrastructure and the livelihoods of thousands of families.

When a bank window is broken or a kiosk burns down, it is not "cold capitalism" or "corrupt government" that is being attacked, but the safety of citizens, the work of employees, and the sacrifice of entrepreneurs who keep the local economy alive. Here, the danger goes beyond broken windows and obvious material damage.

Repeated attacks on banking institutions and ATM networks have the terrifying potential to paralyze the country’s entire financial system. Banks are not just buildings with walls; they are the vital arteries through which the daily economy circulates. When these arteries are blocked, the domino effect that follows is a blow to the very heart of every Albanian’s survival.

While the government has degraded to the point where it can no longer guarantee public order and safety, apart from protecting the Socialist Party building, this should in no way be a reason to attack the banking system. Because the losers will be the citizens.

If banks were to cease their operations, even for a few days, the economy risks sliding into a primitive state, while the social consequences would be severe.

On a daily basis, electronic transactions freeze, and people are left without access to their money. Without the ability to withdraw cash or use cards, consumption drops to zero; parents cannot finance the most basic purchases such as bread or milk for their children, and the sick are left without vital medications in pharmacies.

This chain of lockdowns, in addition to its dramatic social consequences, would immediately hit the production engine. Without functional banking channels, businesses are unable to transfer employee salaries, leaving thousands of families without income overnight.

Companies cannot import raw materials, factories close, and investments or loans simply freeze.

The bank raid is not an act of revenge for corruption or misgovernment, as many may mistakenly believe. It is an attack on the very existence of the economy. And in this case, it is ordinary citizens and the poor who will pay the highest price.

While those who are protested against, the corrupt, face no consequences because they have their pockets full of cash./ kapital.al

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