Monthly Archives - December 2024

Are we a seduced or corrupted society (2.0)?

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

Is the anti-informality campaign aimed at correcting wrong policies or the 2025 elections?

The government’s initiative for an intensified campaign against tax evasion in Albania, focusing specifically on wage evasion, does indeed coincide with political goals ahead of the 2025 elections. This timing can be seen as a political move to address past...

Is the government serious about tax reform?

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....

Do current efforts represent a real change in approach compared to past anti-informality campaigns?

Albania’s efforts to combat informality have been a focus of successive governments, with campaigns in 2015, 2018 and 2021 aimed at curbing informal businesses, wage evasion and tax avoidance. These previous campaigns mainly included.Tax Registration Campaigns (2015). The 2015 campaign...

Strengthening a transparent and efficient tax system in Albania in 2025 by learning from European good practices

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...

Western Balkans budgets for 2025

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...

Economic forecasts for 2025 in the US, European Union, China and Russia

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...

Workforce integration and environmental, air, and waste management challenges in Albania

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...

Budget 2025: Distribution by ministries and priorities

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...

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