In Albania and in neighboring countries of the Western Balkans region, such as Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Montenegro, as well as in European Union countries that border or are close by, such as Greece and Bulgaria, household savings continue to...
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...
According to the latest data published by INSTAT for March 2025, the average gross salary in Albania reaches 82,210 lek per month. However, this average conceals a deep regional inequality that is growing at a worrying pace. In the capital,...
At a time when life is becoming increasingly expensive and demands for spending are higher, especially during the year-end holidays or summer months, many pensioners feel the heavy burden of the lack of additional income.From paying for medicines, to helping...
The obstacles to wage formalization stem from multiple causes and involve various actors who influence Albania's economy and labor system. There is no single party solely responsible; instead, a combination of factors and actors contribute to the persistence of informality. 1....
ALTAX presents today a detailed study on the challenges and necessary reforms for the pension system in Albania. This analysis highlights current issues such as population aging, high emigration, and the informal economy, and proposes concrete measures for a more...
The distribution of budget revenues must take into consideration the demands of individuals, families and their own businesses, who, in the role of direct and indirect taxpayers, claim equal proportional benefit. According to this request, which comes naturally as a...
From the beginning of the "Rama 1" government, it seems that there was an attention in terms of financial support for women heads of families, being a political promise and part of the government program. According to this political decision,...
