AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTirana Unrest: Student protests over university conditions, costs and job prospects escalated Wednesday, with demonstrators throwing stones and petrol bombs at the Prime Minister’s Office after clashes at the Education Ministry, where a fire broke out. Police used tear gas and water cannon; dozens have been detained and people injured. The protests have merged with the wider Flamingo anti-government movement. Police Conduct: The EU has urged an investigation into allegations of excessive force against protesters and journalists, and called on all sides to de-escalate. EU Accession: Albania provisionally closed its fourth negotiating chapter, on enterprise and industrial policy, in Luxembourg. Brussels urged continued reforms as Tirana pursues its goal of completing negotiations by 2027. Economy: The IMF forecasts 3.5% growth in 2026, but businesses report weaker finances and falling capacity use in most sectors; Tirana home prices have more than doubled since 2018.
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