AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTax Policy Push: Albanian manufacturers are lobbying for 2027 budget changes so the minimum wage stays tax-free up to the wage floor, with income tax applying only above it—aimed at stopping automatic tax-bill hikes when wages rise. Business Climate: The Tirana Chamber of Commerce and other groups also want fewer cash payments, clearer euro rules, accommodation rule tweaks, more state support, and fewer sudden tax changes that disrupt hiring and investment planning. Energy Storage Research: A new study points to naturally trapped hydrogen reservoirs as viable underground storage, highlighting Albania’s Bulqizë chromite mine as a key example. EU Enlargement Mechanics: EU plans for clearer accession roadmaps include Albania, but the process faces legal friction where EU rules clash with unresolved disputes and active conflicts. Tourism Spotlight: Euronews’ Travel & Tourism Summit 2026 in Brussels opens with a focus on sustainability, connectivity, overtourism and extreme-weather pressures—featuring Albanian PM Edi Rama. Waste Management Gap: Western Balkans recycling remains weak: over 83% of municipal waste still goes to landfills, while Albania moves toward a more centralized waste system amid ongoing illegal dumping. Hydrogen & Industry Angle: The hydrogen storage findings could matter for Albania’s clean-energy storage ambitions as the region talks renewables and grid integration.
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