AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCross-Border Ombudsman Deal: Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia signed an agreement in Prizren to help people with cross-border problems, covering healthcare, civil documents, family decisions, personal papers and university diplomas, with a joint yearly human-rights report. EU Accession Mood: New EU Commission perception surveys show strong support for EU membership in the Western Balkans, led by Albania (92%) and Kosovo (83%), while Serbia lags at 31%. Protests vs Rama: Albania’s anti-government protests entered a 23rd day as PM Edi Rama rejected calls to step down and accused foreign influence, while demonstrators escalated action against the Kushner-linked coastal resort plans near Sazan and Zvernec. Economy Snapshot: INSTAT reports unemployment fell to 8.4% in 2025 and average gross wages rose 8.6%, but youth unemployment remains far higher (21.5%) and women still earn less. Healthcare Bill Push: A citizen initiative backed by 32,128 signatures seeks state-funded medical treatment for children aged 0–18, including care abroad, and will move to Parliament after CEC verification. Transport: Air Transat launched a new non-stop Toronto–Tirana route, operating weekly from July 2026.
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