During the decade 2014–2025, the Albanian economy has experienced a fluctuating growth trajectory, starting from a slow recovery after the global financial crisis, a rapid acceleration until 2018, a drastic decline in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and a...
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 recorded a 3.51% real growth rate in Albania’s economy, reflecting a moderate recovery after the challenges of recent years.Although this growth is a positive signal, its true value for the economy, the state budget,...
In a period of global uncertainty and economic tensions, many individuals and investors perceive Albania as an unstable market, where fear and uncertainty about the future are constantly present. However, the macroeconomic analysis of 2023 and projections for 2024 paint a...
Albania is in a fragile position in the global economy, due to the small size of its market and production capacity, its dependence on imports for essential goods, as well as its export structure focused on low value-added sectors. With a...
In a developed economy with healthy growth, employment increases as a result of:✔ Increased public and private investment,✔ Development of value-added sectors,✔ Improvement of the business and innovation climate,✔ Well-oriented policies on vocational training and workforce mobility. For example, countries like...
Standard & Poor’s decision to upgrade Albania’s credit rating from “BB-” to “BB” represents an important development for public finances and capital markets. On the surface, this signals an improvement in macroeconomic stability, debt management, and confidence in the country’s...
The accession of a country to the European Union (EU) is often associated with an increase in property values, but there is no fixed rule that prices automatically double. The impact on the real estate market depends on numerous factors,...
Euro in its exchange with the Lek at the beginning of May 2024[1] has depreciated on average by 3.7% since the end of 2023. If we look at the exchange rate of the Euro with the Lek, at...
