In recent years, the phrase “sustainable economy” has taken a permanent place in political speeches, institutional reports, and public commentary in Albania. A term that, in principle, inspires trust: an economy that grows without destroying the environment, that ensures well-being...
According to historical data, the minimum wage in Albania has had an interrupted and politicized history since the 1990s. Initially, it was set to define a minimal standard of living after the transition from a planned economy to a free...
In the context of Albania’s 2025 elections, transparency in the funding of new political parties is a key issue for building voter trust and gaining electoral support. Parties that fail to ensure an open and fair process for managing financial...
For more than a decade, Albania has developed a permanent and deeply harmful tradition: the use of tax amnesties and pardons as pre-election “favors,” transforming them from extraordinary political instruments into clientelist tools for short-term gain.Before we begin our analysis,...
In this analysis, we will look at what has actually happened until 2025 in the Fier–Vlorë region, what projects are under construction or in planning, and how close these developments are to the impacts they promise on paper. 1. Has the...
In a world shaken by geopolitical crises, price volatility, and supply chain disruptions, Albania cannot remain hostage to import dependency. Substituting imports with domestic production is no longer an ideological or nostalgic choice—it is a strategic necessity for economic sovereignty,...
In its effort to build a strong and efficient tax administration, the government has taken several important steps, but there are still challenges that hinder progress. The implementation of fundamental principles of tax governance—such as equity, transparency, and efficiency—is essential,...
Albania is in a fragile position in the global economy, due to the small size of its market and production capacity, its dependence on imports for essential goods, as well as its export structure focused on low value-added sectors. With a...
In a developed economy with healthy growth, employment increases as a result of:✔ Increased public and private investment,✔ Development of value-added sectors,✔ Improvement of the business and innovation climate,✔ Well-oriented policies on vocational training and workforce mobility. For example, countries like...
In Albania, the increase of the average salary is a topic often used as an indicator of economic improvement by the government, but it is also criticized for how it is presented and the real impact it has on citizens. The...
