AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEurostat Deportation Snapshot: Georgians are now the EU’s second-most deported nationality after Turks, with 10,475 Georgians returned in 2025; Albanians also appear high on the list (8,020), as the EU ordered 491,950 non-EU citizens to leave. SME Credit Boost: Albania’s government and local banks agreed a EUR 250m credit line for small firms, backed by EUR 30m in state guarantees, with interest rates set at 2–3% for projects in agribusiness, digitalisation, production upgrades and energy efficiency. Party Funding Under Scrutiny: ODIHR says Albania’s draft political party financing rules still have gaps that could enable hidden donations, while the Venice Commission is set to review the law after Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi formally requested an opinion. Rights Follow-Through Problem: The ombudsman warns public bodies fix issues for individuals but fail to change systems, with only about 21% of recommendations fully implemented. Eurovision Tonight in Vienna: Semi-final 2 is underway, with Albania’s entry Alis Kallaçi among 15 acts chasing 10 final spots. Local Health Warning: Tirana faces rising rodent concerns, with public health officials linking poor sanitation and weak disinfection to higher disease risk.
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