An analysis of the two poles of a phenomenon such as "seduction" and "corruption" in society, especially in countries like Albania and the Balkan region, is fundamental to understanding the roots and consequences of these phenomena. In an analysis
In the midst of its digitization drive, the Albanian government has escalated efforts to combat wage evasion—a subset of the broader informality that continues to distort the country’s economy. While the official rhetoric frames this campaign as a structural correction...
The Albanian government has launched various efforts to address informality, particularly through digitalization measures such as the Fiscalization process. This strategy, launched in 2022, aims to reduce informal economic activities by requiring businesses to issue electronic invoices for all transactions....
Albania’s 2024 anti-informality campaign marks the fourth major attempt in a decade (following 2015, 2018, and 2021). While the discourse is familiar—promoting tax compliance, reducing wage evasion, and curbing informality—the infrastructure, international context, and strategic intent have evolved. The question...
When analyzing Albania’s efforts to improve its tax system in 2025 and beyond, it is important to consider successful experiences from both European countries and neighboring regions, where similar tax reforms have been implemented. Albania is focused on improving tax compliance...
The 2025 budgets for the Western Balkans are shaped by the need for fiscal consolidation, improving the efficiency of public spending and aligning with EU standards, with particular attention to the defense, infrastructure and energy sectors. These efforts aim to...
For 2025, the impact of countries in the European Union (EU) accession process (such as Albania, North Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro) on EU policy, as well as the reverse influence of EU policies on these countries, will...
According to the most prestigious analyses of the economic programs of the most powerful countries in the world, we have summarized several key aspects that are important for understanding the trends and priorities of economic development at the global level: Diversification...
Albania's transition from a centralized economy to a market economy over the past few decades has created deep wounds in the labor market. Failed economic privatization led to mass unemployment, especially in the industrial sectors. Rural-urban migration, with large-scale migration...
For Albania’s 2025 budget, the government plans to allocate 822.7 billion lek (approximately 8.2 billion euros), focusing on key areas such as health, infrastructure and education. Here is a breakdown by key institution. Ministry of Health. 80.7 billion lek (810 million...
