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...
Yesterday’s plenary session concluded the formal process of approving the 2026 Budget, with the governing majority securing the necessary votes without difficulty and without engaging in a meaningful debate on the structural issues the budget entails.The total value of the...
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,...
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...
In a period when Albania seeks to strengthen its regional role and accelerate economic development, the biggest challenge holding it back does not lie in the lack of strategies or vision, but in two fundamental elements of modern state-building: state...
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...
When analyzing Albania's efforts to improve its tax system in 2025 and beyond, it is important to take into account successful experiences from both European countries and neighboring regions where similar tax reforms have been implemented. Albania is focused on improving...
The current two-pillar system is an outdated model.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 the current two-pillar system is an outdated modelThe first pillar, which constitutes the core of the public pension system, is based...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 cost of meeting the standards for membership in the European Union (EU) depends on many factors, including Albania’s current situation in comparison to EU standards, the sectors requiring reforms, and the financial resources available. However, based on the experience...
