AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTransport Infrastructure: Work on the first 10 kilometres of Tirana’s 21-kilometre bypass is more than 50% complete. Funding for the remaining section is expected to be approved in early 2027, including a €53 million grant. Investment: Tirana will host EU and Western Balkan investors on November 25–26, with talks covering energy, transport, manufacturing, tourism and digital services. Business Climate: German business representatives warn proposed 2027 tax increases could weaken investment and competitiveness. Separately, the government is proposing a 6% VAT rate on 54 essential foods, while a rise in standard VAT to 21% is also under discussion. Energy: Wholesale electricity prices in Albania have risen 60%, while construction has begun on the country’s first wind project. Digital Finance: Digital payments have climbed to 29 transactions per person a year, from five a decade ago; 1.6 million cards are now in circulation. Construction Sector: Prosecutors have sent the administrator of Euro Beton 2005 to trial over alleged fraud and money laundering involving suppliers. Authorities have seized company assets estimated at €10 million.
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