AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Funding & Reforms: Albania received over €76.2M in EU budget support under the Reform and Growth Facility (RGF), with additional €381M in grants for priority projects via the WBIF, as the Western Balkans monitoring mission reviewed progress. Business Sentiment: The Economic Sentiment Indicator inched up in May (+1.1), led by stronger construction and services confidence, while trade weakened and industry stayed flat. Coastal Development Clash (Zvërnec): Albania’s disputed Kushner-linked luxury resort near Zvërnec/Narta is escalating from street protests to politics and courts, with the project moving into parliament and SPAK probing changes tied to protected coastal land status. Security & Enforcement: After protest violence, Albania revoked licences of two private security firms, while the Interior Minister demanded swift criminal prosecution and questioned police inaction. Energy/Infrastructure Watch: TAP expansion final investment decision is expected in Q1 2027, depending on market commitments. Skills & Jobs: INSTAT reports graduates skew toward business/admin/law, with engineering, manufacturing & construction at 14%, and overall graduates around 29,000.
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