The current two-pillar system is an outdated model. Pension System Reform in Albania: Steps toward a more secure future. the current two-pillar system is an outdated modelThe first pillar, which constitutes the core of the public pension system, is based...
The trade war between the United States of America (USA) and China entered a new phase of escalation in March 2025, following the imposition of new tariffs and protective measures by the American administration. This escalation has raised many questions...
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 focused...
The intensified campaign by the Albanian government against tax evasion in tourism, with a particular focus on wage evasion, appears as a maneuver synchronized with the electoral dynamics of 2025. This move, which ostensibly aims to strengthen fiscal discipline and...
The zero-value banknote theory is an extreme scenario in which currencies such as the euro, the dollar, or other national currencies completely lose their value due to a monetary crisis, uncontrolled inflation, or mismanagement of financial policies. This phenomenon is...
Albanians have great potential to become a regional hub for the production of goods, but to achieve this objective, several strategic factors need to be addressed. These factors include improving infrastructure, promoting supportive economic and fiscal policies, developing human resources,...
The Albania of values—one that embodies honesty, justice, solidarity, and culture—feels like a distant dream for many citizens today. Yet, this dream is not unattainable. Returning to a society where values form the foundation requires a deep transformation across three...
In this analysis on the challenges and policy responses to economic and trade fragmentation, we will discuss the key issues presented in Alfred Kammer’s speech[1] and their impact on the Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) region, including Albania, also...
In a period where Albanian society is undergoing a profound transformation in every aspect of life—from the economy to education and healthcare—there is a strong demand for change and renewal in Albanian politics. This demand has been reflected in the...
Statistical data shows a significant increase in the entries and exits of individuals in Albanian territory in January 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Below, we analyze in detail the changes and their impact: 1. General entries and...
