AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Accession & Reforms: Albania has started ticking off EU accession items, with Tirana provisionally closing three negotiating chapters (science/research, education/culture, external relations) and aiming to close all chapters by end-2027. Infrastructure & Logistics: Albania opened a new section of Corridor 8 (Elbasan–Qafë Thanë), improving traffic flow and cutting travel times for people and goods. Energy & Power Trade: Kosovo says lack of electricity trading with Serbia cost it and the region over €150m in 2024, while Serbia disputes the claim and says power still flows physically. Justice & Procurement Risks: SPAK has brought new allegations against former Deputy PM Belinda Balluku tied to additional public procurement procedures, widening a sensitive corruption probe. Aviation & Investment Dispute: Swiss-Albanian businessman Behgjet Pacolli warns Mabco Constructions may pursue international arbitration after Albania moves to terminate the Vlora airport concession over delays. Credit Rules for Businesses & Households: Albania is preparing rules for private credit bureaus, allowing tax debts and other unpaid obligations into credit scores, with free annual access and limits on how long negative data stays. Industry & Trade: Albania’s apparel exports rose 36% in Jan–April, signaling continued momentum for the sector. Environment & Construction Compliance: Malta’s ERA says a Comino project will require planting 540 indigenous trees as part of mitigation for approved environmental works.
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