AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Accession & Environment: The European Parliament urged Albania to suspend construction in protected areas tied to the Jared Kushner-linked luxury resort, backing a moratorium on new permits and works in protected zones after weeks of “Flamingo Revolution” protests over the Vjosa-Narta ecosystem and Sazan/Zvërnec plans. Local Industry & Trade: Albania’s trade gap widened in May as imports rose 4.1% while exports grew just 2.8%; textiles and footwear stayed under pressure, while food, drinks, metals and construction materials helped. Finance Sector: Albania’s non-bank financial markets grew in 2025, with assets under supervision reaching about Lek 149bn (+13%), as reforms move toward EU-style Solvency II risk-based supervision. Energy & Investment: Albania’s wind potential study highlights technically feasible and economically viable onshore wind projects, aimed at cutting electricity imports and pollution. Regional Business Links: Albania’s push for external investment ties continues, including cooperation discussions with Uzbekistan that highlight the Port of Durrës as a logistics hub for Uzbek exports.
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