According to the latest data published by INSTAT for March 2025, the average gross salary in Albania reaches 82,210 lek per month. However, this average conceals a deep regional inequality that is growing at a worrying pace. In the capital,...
Ten years after the entry into force of the Law on Strategic Investments, Albania faces not just a reflection, but a grim mirror that can no longer be avoided. Albania confronts a bitter balance sheet and a fundamental question: Has this law...
In Albania’s economic horizon, the year 2024 represents a silent turning point, where after a period of moderate expansion and hope for export diversification, the figures reversed. Statistical data show that exports fell by 15.4%, while imports increased by...
At the Hague Summit in June 2025, NATO countries adopted a bold new target: increasing defense spending to 5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2035. This target is not merely symbolic. It is a clear sign that the Alliance is transitioning...
Public debt is not inherently negative. It is a financial instrument that governments use to cover the gap between expenditures and collected revenues (taxes, fees, tariffs, etc.). When there is a budget deficit, the government finances itself through borrowing from...
Albania has made significant strides in digitalizing state-citizen relations. The e-Albania portal has become a mandatory entry point for a range of public services, including tax-related ones. Forms are no longer submitted in plastic folders. For several years now, citizens and businesses...
At the conclusion of the first day of the so-called “National Dialogue on Agriculture and Rural Development,” Prime Minister Rama announced the suspension of AKU’s (Food Safety and Veterinary Agency) activities as a drastic measure, reasoning that this agency “does...
In June 2025, the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) published the "Supply-Use Tables for 2023," a key document that offers a detailed overview of the economic structure of Albania. This publication is important for analyzing the dynamics of production, consumption,...
When increased participation does not equal real inclusion and economic cohesion. In the first quarter of 2025, the labor market in Albania shows a modest strengthening of employment and labor force participation indicators. The official employment rate for the population...
The historic decision of the Hague summit and its strategic implications for Albania The historic decision of the Hague Summit on June 25, 2025, which requires NATO member states to increase defense spending to 5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by...
