AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoProtected Coast Under Fire: The European Parliament urged Albania to suspend work and impose a moratorium on new permits and construction in protected areas tied to the Vjosa–Narta ecosystem, while rejecting amendments that named the Sazan Island and Zvërnec resort plans directly—fueling the ongoing “Flamingo Revolution” protests. Government Pushback: Prime Minister Edi Rama said the approved amendment targets the Nartë–Vjosa area (not Zvërnec/Pishë-Poro) and warned of “digital hysteria,” while Socialist Party leader Taulant Balla insisted no permits will be issued until environmental impact assessments are completed. SPAK Anti-Drug Crackdown: Albania seized about €150m in assets and sought arrests over an alleged international cocaine trafficking and laundering network linked to alleged kingpin Dritan Gjika. EU Integration & Business Skills: Swisscontact roundtable focused on integrating Albanian firms into the EU single market, stressing human capital, competitiveness, and EU compliance readiness. Energy & Industry Research: AKKSHI highlighted Albania’s onshore wind potential as technically feasible and economically viable, aiming to cut electricity imports. Finance Sector Update: Non-bank financial assets rose to about Lek 149bn in 2025 as reforms move toward EU-style Solvency II supervision. Trade Pressure: Albania’s trade gap widened in May as imports grew faster than exports, with textiles and footwear still under strain.
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