In this debate, we are not simply talking about a technical legal amendment.What is at stake is the way Albania manages its strategic public assets, especially ports, which are natural monopolies and part of public property.They directly affect maritime security,...
ALTAX Observatory has presented the complete analytical methodology for constructing the ALTAX Index of Fiscality (IAF), a new strategic instrument that aims to provide the most integrated and comprehensive assessment of the real functioning of the fiscal system...
Why is the economic divide in Albania deepening and what should be done differently? In Albania, a reality has become consolidated—one that everyone feels, but few articulate with the strength it deserves. Citizens face continuous economic hardship, while the wealth of...
When Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that Albania is “first in the Western Balkans” in the modernization and integrity of its public procurement system, this was not just a rhetorical flourish, but a claim supported by an important international document,...
The 2026 Draft State Budget reflects a careful fiscal approach aimed at maintaining the stability of the deficit and public debt, while directing expenditures toward social and developmental priorities. Compared to previous years, when the government’s focus was primarily on managing...
The Albanian government is preparing a new fiscal package set to take effect on January 1, 2026, introducing significant changes to several key laws of the country’s tax and financial system.According to proposals from the Ministry of Finance released to...
In a context where the Albanian economy has demonstrated steady growth and several leading companies have achieved significant financial turnover—often surpassing the average capacity of comparable markets in the region, the absence of a developed stock market continues to be...
Over the past five years, data on tourist overnight stays show a positive and dynamic outlook for tourism in Albania, reflecting a rapid recovery and resilience in the development of this key sector for the domestic economy. After the challenging...
During the period 2021–2025, tourism in Albania has moved from a post-pandemic recovery phase to a consolidation phase with clear growth trends. Data on overnight stays (the number of nights spent by visitors in accommodation facilities) show not only a...
The Albanian judicial system today finds itself in a structural and functional crisis that extends beyond the well-known administrative delays. For many citizens, justice has become a denied concept, as civil and criminal cases drag on for years, decisions are...
