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...
In Albania, challenges related to transparent governance and access to information remain evident, reflecting several findings from GRECO’s Fifth Evaluation Round. The report[1] highlights that delayed access, lack of proactive transparency, and incorrect limitations in existing laws...
In the second quarter of 2025, the Albanian economy recorded a growth of 3.5%, which the Ministry of Economy presented as a clear indicator of success. At first glance, this seems like an argument that fits well with political rhetoric, since...
Albania is producing more and more waste, yet the institutions tasked with managing this burden, namely local authorities and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, behave as if this reality does not exist.National strategies are approved, documents are multiplied, but...
At a time when the Albanian market must strive to consolidate competition rules, structure relationships among actors, and regain trust after decades of political interventions and ad hoc regulations, the Albanian government announces two policies marking a profound turning point...
In a period when Albania seeks to strengthen its regional role and accelerate economic development, the biggest challenge holding it back does not lie in the lack of strategies or vision, but in two fundamental elements of modern state-building: state...
In Albania, public enterprises have become a symbol of mismanagement and continuous losses. Around 70–80% operate with negative results or minimal profit margins, while accumulated losses in key sectors such as energy, water supply, public transport, and waste management reach...
Albania is the only country in the region without a functioning capital market, a gap that is becoming a visible obstacle to economic development and financial justice. At a time when Albania claims to advance towards a formalized, diversified, and integrated...
Albania is the only country in the region without a functioning capital market, a gap that is becoming a visible obstacle to economic development and financial justice. At a time when Albania aspires to transition toward a formalized, diversified, and European-integrated...
During 2024 (see Annual Report), ALTAX carried out a range of activities that have positioned it as one of the most independent and impactful voices in the fields of fiscal analysis, evidence-based policymaking, and public communication. This report summarizes...
