In 2025, the Albanian economy continues to exhibit a well-known paradox: positive economic growth, but based mainly on domestic consumption, imports and services, while the production and export base remains narrow. This model has worked so far, but signs of...
The economic impacts of natural disasters in Albania today represent one of the clearest reflections of the intersection between the climate crisis, failures in public governance, and a development model that for decades has operated without sustainable economic, territorial, and...
In Albania and in neighboring countries of the Western Balkans region, such as Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Montenegro, as well as in European Union countries that border or are close by, such as Greece and Bulgaria, household savings continue to...
Why is the economic divide in Albania deepening and what should be done differently? In Albania, a reality has become consolidated—one that everyone feels, but few articulate with the strength it deserves. Citizens face continuous economic hardship, while the wealth of...
In 2025, Albania recorded sustained economic growth, with projections by the IMF (International Monetary Fund) ranging from 3.4% to 3.5% of real GDP, while the World Bank estimates a moderation between 3.2% and 3.7%. Meanwhile, in the third quarter, economic...
When Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that Albania is “first in the Western Balkans” in the modernization and integrity of its public procurement system, this was not just a rhetorical flourish, but a claim supported by an important international document,...
In a year like 2025, when Albania continued to navigate global challenges such as geopolitical tensions, the lingering effects of the pandemic, and the transition toward European integration, economic performance played a decisive role in shaping wage dynamics.This in-depth analysis...
This question touches on a fundamental aspect of the fiscal system, where formal priorities, administrative practices, and political interests play a decisive role. In countries like Albania, where the tax administration is part of the state mechanism for revenue collection, the...
The increase of the minimum wage is always one of the most debated interventions in economic policy. It represents a direct attempt to raise the incomes of low-wage workers, but at the same time raises deep dilemmas regarding its impact...
The 2026 budget is fundamentally oriented toward capital investments, which make up around 33.8% of total expenditures, with a primary focus on infrastructure and defense.From a business perspective, this opens medium-term opportunities in construction, transport, and energy.For citizens and social...
