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...
The public investment budget for 2026 is structured around a combination of domestic and foreign funds, primarily supporting infrastructure, energy, and urban/rural projects. The following analysis shows that real priorities are often dominated by the continuation of existing projects, while the...
In recent years, the idea of a cash-free Albania has gained significant attention, closely tied to the country’s process of European Union integration and the modernization of its financial system. However, while the vision sounds promising, the reality is far...
The latest figures from the Ministry of Finance show an unusual reality for Albanian public finances. Budget revenues for the period January–August 2025 have exceeded the plan by over 69 million euros. At first glance, this is a significant achievement. But...
The Minister of Finance, in presenting Normative Act no. 6, dated 11.06.2025, emphasized that the changes in the budget came as a need for more efficient reallocation of resources, based on a five-month analysis of fiscal performance and on-the-ground...
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...
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...
From a citizen and business perspective, with a focus on the reasons for the performance and the consequences In the first five months of 2025, public expenditures reached 265.5 billion ALL, marking a significant increase of 12.2% compared to 2024 and...
From the illusion of proximity to the real challenge of internal transformation – Albania on the verge of a decisive path 1. The long and fragmented journey of integration For more than three decades, the countries of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe...
At a time when protectionism is re-emerging as economic policy and geopolitical dynamics are reshaping global trade, Albania stands at a pivotal strategic crossroads. For small nations like ours, inaction is not an option. Waiting for moves from larger players...
