In every functional economy, the state is not measured by how many people it employs, but by how much real value it creates for society with the resources it consumes. In Albania, the public administration has become one of the largest...
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...
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,...
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 Albanian judicial system today finds itself in a structural and functional crisis that extends beyond the well-known administrative delays. For many citizens, justice has become a denied concept, as civil and criminal cases drag on for years, decisions are...
In Albania, challenges related to transparent governance and access to information remain evident, reflecting several findings from GRECO’s Fifth Evaluation Round. The report[1] highlights that delayed access, lack of proactive transparency, and incorrect limitations in existing laws...
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...
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...
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's recent push to digitize its tax system through the fiscalization process marks a high-profile attempt to combat informality and modernize public finance. Framed as a cornerstone of the country’s EU alignment efforts, this reform promises greater transparency and tax...
