Der deutsche Export sendet deutliche Warnsignale. Die Wachstumsraten des Exports haben sich im Zeitraum 2015 bis 2023 im Vergleich zu 2000 bis 2015 um rund zwei Drittel reduziert. In der Folge sind die Wachstumsbeiträge des Exports von 1,8 Prozentpunkten zwischen 2000 und 2015 auf 0,8...

Der deutsche Export sendet deutliche Warnsignale. Die Wachstumsraten des Exports haben sich im Zeitraum 2015 bis 2023 im Vergleich zu 2000 bis 2015 um rund zwei Drittel reduziert. In der Folge sind die Wachstumsbeiträge des Exports von 1,8 Prozentpunkten zwischen 2000 und 2015 auf 0,8...

Albania is on track to be one of the fastest growing economies in Europe in 2024, underpinned by tourism and prudent macroeconomic policies. Despite this strong performance, GDP per capita stands at just around a quarter of the EU-15 level. The economy is also facing structural headwinds,...

The 2025 Article IV Consultation discusses that Albania enjoys one of the highest growth rates in Europe, low inflation, declining public debt, and strong foreign reserves. Building on this foundation, the Albanian government is advancing bold reforms to secure EU membership by 2030. Growth is...

In line with Albania’s development priorities, this Public Finance Review (PFR) examines how fiscal policies can support long-term economic growth. Chapter 1 evaluates Albania’s macro-fiscal framework, focusing on economic growth, fiscal sustainability, and key risks. Chapter 2 reviews the...

This Selected Issues paper analyzes a building block approach for introducing a positive neutral countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) in Albania. While Albania has advanced its macroprudential policies, the current regulatory framework includes limited releasable buffers. Introducing a positive...

This chapter examines Albanian migratory literature as a critical site for reflecting on identity, tradition, and globalization in the post-communist era. Analyzing the works of Gazmend Kapllani, Elvira Dones, and Ardian Kyçyku, it investigates how trauma, hybridity, and memory are represented...