Why is this important: The minimum wage has undergone significant changes under the Socialist government. When the party came to power in 2013, it stood at €157. Two years ago, it was raised to €400, marking a steady increase. Meanwhile, the average public sector salary rose from €372 in 2013 to nearly €1,000 in 2024, while the private sector average increased from €322 to €830.

Why is this important: Renzi’s proposal adds to the ongoing debate in Italy over the use of the refugee center established under an agreement between Italy and Albania. The plan reflects growing criticism from the Italian opposition over the deal’s cost and effectiveness in managing irregular migration.

Why is this important: With the upcoming elections approaching, pensions have become an important issue. Berisha’s remarks signal an effort to challenge Rama on social welfare policies, directly targeting one of the government’s most contested promises.

Why is this important: The initiative seeks to promote economic development in remote mountainous regions by legalizing and supporting investments on privately owned land without formal property titles. It is also part of a broader strategy to expand agrotourism and prepare Albania’s tourism sector for increased competition upon joining the European Union.

Why is this important: The Haklaj family occupies a central role in the so-called Tropoja file, which refers to a period of sustained violence in the northern Albanian region during the late 1990s and early 2000s, marked by politically motivated killings and cycles of retaliation. Over nearly a decade, around 150 people were killed in incidents tied to shifting power dynamics in Tropoja—a region long seen as a stronghold of Berisha and his Democratic Party. The lack of movement on this case again raises questions about SPAK’s willingness to address politically sensitive investigations, particularly those involving Berisha, who has also been named in other unresolved files, including the Gërdec explosion where 26 people were killed and the January 21 killings of innocent protestors.