At the beginning of 2026, the euro has fallen to historically low levels against the lek (96.5–96.7 lek), producing a contradictory situation for the Albanian economy, where on the one hand macroeconomic stability and low inflation are presented at the...
The approach the Albanian government has begun to consider in its trade negotiations with the United States represents an attempt to move toward a more dynamic level of international economic relations. Against the backdrop of global trade tensions in 2025,...
The second quarter of 2025 presents a complex picture of the Albanian economy, where contrasts between sectors are clear and essential for understanding economic development trends. While some sectors, particularly services and trade, show high dynamism and stable growth in...
If we were to look for a single indicator that accurately reveals the entire structural fragility of Albania on the brink of its European transformation, it would be the continuous and systematic decline of the population. What initially might have been...
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...
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...
Results of the 2025 parliamentary elections marked a turning point for Albanian democracy. The pronounced fragmentation of the political spectrum, the emergence of new actors with articulated programmatic proposals, and a more demanding electorate signaled a clear change in citizens’...
The elections have concluded, but the people's verdict has yet to be officially announced. Beyond awaiting the results, Albania faces a deeper test than electoral arithmetic: trust in the democratic process. In a climate laden with institutional skepticism and heightened...
Economic growth in Albania in 2025 could be driven by a combination of economic, institutional and strategic factors. From previous analyses, data intersections and developments we think that there are some of the main elements that could contribute: The first impact should...
