Albania is currently at a critical turning point where the philosophy of inspection, from an instrument for ensuring the enforcement of the law, is transforming into an institutional illusion that masks state failure. The new Law “On Inspection in the...
In a country like Albania, where nature has been generous and lavish with us, giving us mountains, rivers and water sources, oil and minerals, a coastline and a coveted geostrategic position, it is paradoxical that we have still not become...
A new interinstitutional agreement between the General Directorate of Taxes (GDT) and the General Directorate of Road Transport Services (GDRTS) has entered into force with the aim of strengthening fiscal discipline and improving the collection of unpaid tax obligations in...
A global turning point that calls for reflectionAt a time when industrial policies are experiencing a global resurgence, a recent IMF paper, "Do Industrial Policies Increase Trade Competitiveness?" (May 2025), offers an in-depth analysis of the effects of such policies...
In a Balkans facing deep social and economic challenges, Albania stands out not for progress, but for deepening inequality. The current fiscal system does not mitigate inequality — on the contrary, it cements it.This is one of the strongest findings...
In Albania, while official rhetoric centers around combating informality and money laundering, a crucial and rarely mentioned link remains outside institutional control: the safety deposit boxes offered by second-tier banks. Promoted as discreet services for safeguarding personal valuables, these boxes...
Për të kuptuar pse Shqipëria ka një nga strukturat më regresive të taksimit në rajon, me ndikim modest në uljen e pabarazisë dhe varfërisë, duhet të analizojmë tre shtylla themelore të sistemit të saj fiskal:1️⃣ Struktura regresive e tatimeve, si...
🔴 In a country where about half of the population lives at risk of deep poverty, any policy that ignores this reality is not merely unjust it is economically irrational and politically unsustainable.Albania cannot claim development without equality, cannot seek...
At a time when protectionism is re-emerging as economic policy and geopolitical dynamics are reshaping global trade, Albania stands at a pivotal strategic crossroads. For small nations like ours, inaction is not an option. Waiting for moves from larger players...
