The parliament drafts the law with the aim of complying with the the European Union standards. Faith groups say that the law goes beyond equality between men and women, promoting ideological issues.

TiranaFest is a major effort “to bring the love of Jesus to Tirana” in June, a partnership of the Albanian Evangelical Alliance and the Palau Association in Europe.

Albanian evangelicals joined forces to organise an evangelistic tour in 10 different towns. About 300 said they wanted to learn more about Jesus.

The unity gathering came after seven evangelistic concerts in seven squares in the capital city of Albania. Over 3,000 people heard the gospel.

It was the largest such event in recent years in the in the Muslim-majority Balkan country.