EU Accession Push: Albania is set to close EU negotiating Chapters 25, 26 and 30 at an Accession Conference in Brussels, with Prime Minister Edi Rama pointing to faster legal alignment and the need for real implementation. EU Enlargement Momentum: “Super Tuesday” also advances talks for Montenegro, while Ukraine and Moldova open a new enlargement cluster focused on external relations and hybrid threats. NATO Spotlight: NATO’s next summit is scheduled for Tirana, boosting Albania’s visibility and potential for defense modernization investment. Tourism Under Fire: Albanian police opened an investigation into a coordinated wave of fake one-star reviews targeting hotels and restaurants as protests broaden. Kushner Resort Fallout: Albania’s anti-corruption probe linked to the Kushner-backed Sazan Island resort has escalated with asset freezes and claims of forged land documents, while environmental and EU-aligned lawmakers warn the project sets a dangerous precedent. Jobs vs Investment: A World Bank report says Western Balkan investments are creating fewer jobs, with Albania seeing a sharp rise in the cost of creating each job, driven by capital-heavy real estate and solar projects. Public Pressure: Dua Lipa backed Albania’s protests against the Trump-linked resort, calling the government’s approach to environmental protections “concerning.” Banking Outlook: Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko told EBRD officials the economy should keep growing steadily, with a stable banking system and non-performing loans at a record-low 3.7%.