According to an analytical study by ALTAX on foreign investments for the period 2023–2024, Albania has experienced a significant increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), marking a growing commitment of foreign capital in strategic sectors of the national economy.The latest...
President Donald Trump’s decision to impose new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China is set to have major impacts on global trade. This current situation of tariff war between the world’s largest economies is apparently a complex issue...
For Albania’s 2025 budget, the government plans to allocate 822.7 billion lek (approximately 8.2 billion euros), focusing on key areas such as health, infrastructure and education. Here is a breakdown by key institution.Ministry of Health. 80.7 billion lek (810 million...
Informality in Albania: Approaches to Overcoming It Based on Experience (in Albanian) is a study supported by ALTAX, as a policy document and with a roadmap approach through examples and presentation of experiences over three decades. This document is...
In general, the economy of Albania is often compared to other small emerging economies in Southeastern Europe and the former Soviet Union that share similar historical experiences and growth challenges.The economy of Albania can be compared to countries of...
In recent years, Serbia has emerged as one of the strongest economic performers in the Western Balkans. It is the leader in terms of projected growth, with the economy expected to expand by around 3.5% in 2025. This growth is...
Albania’s proposed 2025 budget outlines a strategy for economic growth of 3.9%, driven by sectors such as tourism, construction and infrastructure development. The government plans to raise 7.55 billion euros and spend 8.2 billion euros, focusing on investments in health,...
It is important to note that currency appreciation is relative, as it is measured against another currency. For example, if the Lek appreciates against the Euro, it means that the Lek buys more Euros, but it does not necessarily mean...
Economy and fiscal situationIn 2023, the population of the Western Balkans (WB6) is 16.98 million inhabitants from 17.34 million inhabitants two years ago, with a decrease of 2.1% (360,000 people).In relation to the total population it seems that:- Serbia lacks...
