E-Newsletter 2025, Issue III

December 2025

Below, we are delighted to share with you our latest Electronic Newsletter, highlighting the diverse actions undertaken by FIAA Members, along with their views, insights, and approaches toward Albania’s business climate during August–November 2025.  This edition is also available on our website: www.fiaalbania.al

As the winter season unfolds, we extend  our warmest wishes for Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year 2026!

FIAA Presents Main Findings of 2025 Business Environment Survey

FIAA unveiled the 2025 Business Environment Survey Findings in Tirana on November 5th, reaffirming its continued dedication to monitoring and improving Albania’s investment climate. Conducted between August and October 2025, the survey gathered insights from key foreign businesses across various sectors. This year, the overall business climate perception is showing slight downfall change compared to the evaluation of the business climate during 2024. The key findings reflected in FIAA’s surveys over the years, have been steadily moving with ups and downs around the midline...Read more

Roundtable Discussion on the Policy Study "Defining target groups and promotional measures to attract FDI to Albania"

On 6th November, the German Economic Team (GET), in collaboration with the Foreign Investors Association of Albania (FIAA), convened a roundtable to present and discuss the policy study titled “Defining Target Groups and Promotional Measures to Attract FDI to Albania”. The event brough together investors operating in Albania, senior representatives from Albanian ministries, representatives of embassies and international donor organizations...Read more

Business Environment Insights

2025 EU Assessment: Improved Stability and Reform Momentum in Albania

The EU’s 2025 Report on Albania highlights steady progress in key reforms essential for the business environment, including justice reform, public administration modernization, and strengthened institutional frameworks. Albania maintains a stable macroeconomic outlook, supported by sustained FDI inflows, a resilient banking sector, and solid private consumption, all of which enhance market confidence....Read more 

EU Reviews Reform Progress in Tirana as Growth Plan Delivers Results

EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos met with Western Balkan leaders in Tirana to review progress under the EU’s Growth Plan, which has delivered substantial results two years after its launch. All partners have adopted Reform Agendas, and implementation is advancing on roughly 85% of 2025 reform steps, with Albania making notable progress in fair taxation, cadastre digitalization, and labor market support...Read more

Consumer Confidence Rises in November, Business Optimism Declines

Albania’s Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) fell by 2.6 points in November, driven by declining business confidence, though it remains above its long-term average. Confidence weakened across construction, services, and retail, while industry stayed stable...Read more

Reform Tracker by the Cooperation and Development Institute

The Reform Tracker by the Cooperation and Development Institute is a user-friendly platform that tracks Albania’s reform and investment progress under the 2024–2027 Reform and Growth Facility (RGF). It provides clear information on key reforms, investments, and the institutions responsible for them, helping readers stay informed about progress and good governance. The interactive dashboard uses official data from the European Commission, the Government of Albania, and other official sources, is regularly updated, and all analysis and data presentation are carried out by CDI...Read more

BKT Celebrates its 100th Anniversary

BKT celebrated its 100th anniversary with a gala at the National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Folk Ensemble, bringing together distinguished guests including Çalık Holding leadership, the Governor of the Bank of Albania, financial institutions, partners, and clients. Speakers highlighted BKT’s century-long role as a symbol of development, trust, and stability, its position as Albania’s largest bank, and its commitment to digital innovation and sustainability...Read more

Colliers Albania Publishes Market Overview Albania 2024

Colliers Albania has published the Market Overview Albania 2024, highlighting key trends shaping the country’s real estate sector. Albania’s real estate market is becoming an increasingly important contributor to GDP, with strong momentum across hospitality, office, and residential segments, and steady growth in retail and industrial...Read more 

ProCredit Bank Albania and the EBRD, Supported by the EU in Albania Expand Access to Finance for SMEs

ProCredit Bank Albania and the EBRD, with the support of the EU Delegation to Albania, have launched a new €4 million financing package to expand access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises. Supported by an EU grant, the initiative promotes investments in digitalization, automation, green technologies, and women-led businesses...Read more

European Commission Supports ‘EAGLE’, the Subsea cable Project of Hungarian Group 4iG, Investor of One Albania

At the EU-Western Balkans Investment Forum held in Tirana, the European Commission, GÉANT, and 4iG Group signed a joint declaration confirming their shared commitment to advancing secure, high-capacity digital infrastructure and strengthening EU connectivity across the Western Balkans region....Read more

Albania: A New Frontier

Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) and Raiffeisen Bank Albania (RBAL), in partnership with the Albanian Investment Corporation, successfully hosted the forum “Albania: A New Frontier” in Vienna. The aim of this forum was to promote and present Albania as a strategic investment destination and a regional hub for sustainable growth, innovation, and cross-border collaboration...Read more

Greco Group Releases Technological Transformation in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe

GreCo Group has released the latest edition of the HORIZON series: Technological Transformation in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe! This campaign dives deep into how digital innovation is reshaping industries, economies, and societies across the region. It highlights both the opportunities and challenges that come with rapid technological progress...Read more

Interview with Mr. Mirsad Haliti, CEO at ProCredit Bank Albania  

“2025 has been a year of significant progress for ProCredit Bank Albania, marked by solid growth in financing and deposits alongside major investments in technology and digital innovation.”

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FIAA Celebrates its 25th Jubilee

FIAA marked the 25th anniversary of its foundation with an exclusive Gala Event at the Palace of Brigades, a festive occasion that brought together its member companies, diplomats in the country, Senior Institution representatives, heads of business organizations, and many long-time friends of the Association. This landmark celebration was not only a tribute to FIAA’s 25 years of dedication to improve Albania’s business environment but also a reaffirmation of its commitment to the future...Read more

Ongoing Consultation for the White Book 2025–2029

In the framework of preparing the White Book 2025–2029, FIAA’s dedicated working committee of experts has been actively engaged in providing specific feedback on all relevant laws and regulations that directly influence the improvement of Albania’s business climate. The White Book remains a fundamental instrument in FIAA’s mission to foster dialogue between the business community and policymakers. Through this process, FIAA seeks to ensure that domestic legislation is progressively aligned with the European Union acquis...Read more 

FIAA Engages Actively at EU-Western Balkans 6 Investment Forum

“A New Investment Frontier” was the title of the event for EU-Western Balkans 6 Investment Forum, organized by the European Commission in Tirana during 13-14 October 2025. FIAA was privileged to have been invited by the European Commission to have a close discussion with Mrs. Outi Slotboom, Director Supply Chains and Business Analysis, DG Grow, European Commission...Read more 

EITI Team Meets FIAA Members in the MSG    

By the end of October, the EITI team during their regular visit in Tirana met with government, industry and civil society representatives as part of Albania’s ongoing Validation. Consultations focused on discussing progress on stakeholder engagement, outcomes and impact, and transparency and how EITI implementation can further align with Albania’s national priorities...Read more

PREMIER MEMBER

Vodafone Albania Organizes its First Digital Bootcamp

Vodafone Albania’s four-day Digital Bootcamp, designed to empower young people in technology and digital innovation, brought together 30 selected participants from over 800 applicants. Working in teams, they developed digital ideas and prototypes for government, businesses, and consumers....Read more

NEW MEMBER

FIAA UPCOMING EVENTS - EARLY 2026

Membership to FIAA is open to all

Foreign Investors,

Representative Companies

and International Organizations

working in Albania.

 Please contact us for further information!

IN FOCUS 

Recommendations for the improvement of the Business Environment in Albania

Business Ethics / Business Laws