immigration

Record wave of immigration to Albania 2025, economic opportunity or social and demographic crisis?

At the end of 2025, Albania entered uncharted territory for its modern history: 27,514 foreign nationals with valid residence permits, an absolute record representing an increase of 22% (+4,800 people) in just one year and a doubling compared to 2020. Applications...

The Berlin Process – 10 years: Much hope and confidence, little impact on economic and political integration

The Berlin process began as an attempt to increase and expand the democratic, economic and liaison capacities between the countries of the Western Balkans region. At first glance, it would serve as a "night school" or a part-time governance model for...

What is the hourly labor cost in the Western Balkans and how much is it affected by productivity?

According to the international understanding of unit labor cost, it is seen as a broad measure of (international) price competition. It is calculated as the ratio of wages together with work-related compensations and bonuses to working hours. The calculation is...

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