AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDiplomacy in Focus: Albania’s Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met in Tirana with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi to discuss bilateral cooperation and shared priorities. Trade Watch: Albania’s exports jumped in April to 34.9bn lek (+16.9% year-on-year), narrowing the trade deficit to 44.1bn lek as minerals, fuels and electricity led gains while textiles and footwear fell. Media Freedom: An OSCE envoy praised progress in Albania’s media environment, but warned journalists still face pressure and intimidation, including online harassment and disinformation. Digital Push: The government rolled out e-Albania 2.0, upgrading online public services for faster access and better inclusion for people with disabilities. Legal/Justice Tension: Former president Ilir Meta urged prosecutors to release US-held documents in his case, arguing a secrecy order should not be extended. Public Health Alert: With hantavirus worries rising across Europe, reporting notes the EU is monitoring closely even as some risks are assessed as low. Security & Risk: Albania’s Sazan resort plans are moving ahead, but officials stress unexploded ordnance remains a serious hazard around the island. EU Migration Context: EU asylum applications fell in February, yet pending cases are rising—while refused entry numbers at EU borders increased in 2025, including many Albanians.
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