What Albania teaches us about Kushner's real estate tactics
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, has finalized a deal with Albanian officials to allow construction on Sazan Island in the Adriatic Sea. The $1.6bn project is expected to build luxury tourism real estate on the pristine island and surrounding waters and wetlands. Spurned by the potential environmental impact of the plan and the possibility of corrupt dealings, demonstrators have taken to the streets of Albania's capital city demanding an end to the project. Cate Brown, the Guardian's political enterprise reporter, examines what the Kushner real estate deal on Sazan Island can teach us on how Donald Trump’s son-in-law pursues real estate ventures and examines why Albania isn't alone in its fight
TL;DR
- Jared Kushner finalized a $1.6 billion deal with Albanian officials for luxury tourism real estate on Sazan Island.
- The project involves construction on the island and surrounding waters and wetlands.
- Demonstrators are protesting the plan due to potential environmental impact and concerns about corrupt dealings.
- The Guardian's reporter Cate Brown is examining Kushner's real estate ventures and similar situations in other countries.