AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoProperty Tax Overhaul: Albania’s Finance Ministry has published a draft law that would link property taxes to estimated market values, with residential rates at 0.1%–0.2% and business rates at 0.15%–0.25%, plus a 50% break for owners of a main home (final thresholds set by local councils). EU Rights & Exams: The European Parliament backed an amendment urging North Macedonia to ensure Albanian-language students get equal access to state exams, including the national law exam, citing Ohrid Agreement commitments. Anti-Money Laundering Pressure: A GI-TOC report warns that lawyers, notaries, accountants and auditors in the Western Balkans can enable money laundering, flagging notaries in Albania as high-risk due to their role in property and financial transactions. Courts vs Media: Major Albanian TV stations asked the judicial council to stop courts from blocking cameras during public hearings, arguing it limits the public’s right to information. EU Migration Rules: The European Parliament approved tougher return rules, including faster deportations, longer detention and “return hubs” outside the bloc. Prison Amnesty: Albania’s parliament is set to approve an amnesty releasing 466 inmates and reducing sentences for 869 others, excluding cases tied to special anti-corruption courts. Protests & Protected Areas: EU lawmakers urged Albania to halt construction in protected areas tied to the Kushner-linked resort, as protests continue.
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