Why is this important: No names have been selected or ruled out for the new cabinet, expected in early September. True to the approach he has followed after past elections, the prime minister’s silence has been tightlipped about his preferences during the last days of August.

Why is this important: The notion of exchanging territory between Kosovo and Serbia was among the most contentious ideas of that period. Grenell who at the time served as special envoy for the dialogue, has long maintained the U.S. focus was on economic normalization, and that border ideas complicated talks and inflamed opposition across the region.

Why is this important: Certification was delayed by an intra-coalition fight inside “Nisma Shqipëria Bëhet,” undermining the newcomers’ pledge to do politics differently. With the Electoral College’s confirmation, the institutional calendar can proceed on time.

Why is this important: A steady inflow of foreign workers is new for Albania and is reshaping parts of the labor market. Employers facing shortages—especially in construction and hospitality—are recruiting abroad, raising questions about skills, pay, housing, and integration, but also helping sustain growth in sectors struggling to hire.

Why is this important: The changes are meant to unlock credit for big projects without loosening risk controls. By tailoring capital conditions for this type of lending—while keeping the crisis reserve at 0.5%—authorities aim to balance economic development with a resilient banking system.

Why is this important: For two months, authorities have run a nationwide drive to clear public spaces occupied by unlawful structures. Most owners dismantled extensions voluntarily; others required enforcement and fines. Some cases have gone to court, testing the government’s campaign against judicial decisions that, it argues, obstruct the public interest.

Why is this important: Tourism is a key pillar of Albania’s economy, and the latest figures suggest that years of public and private investment—in airports, roads, heritage sites, and service standards—are bearing fruit.

Why is this important: The money targets bottlenecks in Albania’s electricity system—digitizing high-voltage substations, reinforcing Tirana’s supply, and extending the life and efficiency of the Fierza hydropower plant. The upgrades are designed to cut losses, handle rising demand in the capital and lift renewable generation, while aligning with EU energy standards.