social protection

Household savings and consumption challenges in Albania and the region

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...

What happened with the approval of the 2026 Budget?

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...

Regional wage disparities as a critical challenge for Albania today and in the future

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,...

Why should the 13th Pension become a reality for the elderly in Albania?

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...

Who is to blame for the lack of labor formalization in 2025?

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....

Study and proposals for Pension Reform by ALTAX

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...

Distribution of the tax burden by destination in the Western Balkans 2023

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...

What would be more efficient to help women heads of families and those in need?

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,...

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