Monthly Archives - May 2025

Invest in Albania – but which Albania?

French President Emmanuel Macron declared in Tirana a statement that will remain long in the attention of the public and political elites:“I encourage you to invest in Albania, because you have strong leadership – and not only because he is...

Is Albania in a competitive position with its neighbors in 2025?

Albania holds a potentially competitive position compared to its neighbors in several areas, yet it still faces numerous challenges that must be addressed to enhance its competitiveness at the regional and international levels. Despite efforts to improve its economic and political...

Soft power after the summit: International in image, fragile in essence

In a world where international image is measured not only by real performance but also by the ability to present and package it as success, Albania managed—if only for a moment—to ascend a European stage usually reserved for bigger players....

Albania’s 2024 Anti-Informality Campaign: Digital shift, real impact or missed opportunity?

One year after Albania launched its most technologically ambitious campaign to combat informality, the results are in — and they paint a mixed picture of progress, persistence, and the deep-rooted challenges of formalizing an uneven economy. 🔍 Key Achievements in...

A government for all: From political dominance to programmatic unity

Results of the 2025 parliamentary elections marked a turning point for Albanian democracy. The pronounced fragmentation of the political spectrum, the emergence of new actors with articulated programmatic proposals, and a more demanding electorate signaled a clear change in citizens’...

The vote of May 11th and the awakening of the Economic Voter – The challenge of promises on Pensions and Wages

In May 11, 2025 elections marked a paradigmatic shift in the electoral behavior of Albanian citizens. For the first time, as highlighted by the Altax analysis, economic voters dominated the political scene, placing material interests and personal well-being at the...

What kind of governance does the country expect? From words to a new public contract.

The elections have concluded, but the people's verdict has yet to be officially announced. Beyond awaiting the results, Albania faces a deeper test than electoral arithmetic: trust in the democratic process. In a climate laden with institutional skepticism and heightened...

How should the economy be after the 2025 Elections in Albania? – Proposals and Thoughts

The May 11th elections were not just a democratic exercise, but a strong signal for political continuity in Albania. With a fourth consecutive mandate, the Socialist Party faces a new challenge: not only to win elections but to gain the...

Assessment of the reduced dividend tax and its long-term effects on the economy and the capital market

Dividend taxation as a key fiscal policy element in Albania and its long-term effects on the economy and capital market. Dividend taxation is a key component of fiscal policy in Albania and has undergone significant changes over the years. For the...

Reinvested profits increase in Albania, new capital stagnates – experts call for fiscal stability to encourage long-term investments

ALTAX presents a thematic study analysis on dividend taxation and a proposal for its reformulation. Foreign direct investments in Albania have undergone a noticeable structural change during the period 2019–2024, where reinvested profits have doubled (+115%), while new capital has seen...

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