TIRANA, December 23 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj joined Prime Minister Edi Rama and Finance Minister Petrit Malaj today in a meeting with the business community. The discussion focused on the Fiscal Package and the Fiscal Peace policy.

Ibrahimaj explained that Fiscal Peace rests on two main pillars. First, it introduces a fiscal contract with businesses. The contract supports better tax planning, encourages declaration, and strengthens legal certainty.

Second, it allows businesses to review past financial statements. Companies can resolve previous uncertainties under more favorable tax rates. The goal is to enter the coming years with stability and mutual trust.

“Our aim is to enter 2026 with formalized and competitive businesses,” Ibrahimaj said. She stressed the importance of reliable relations with tax and customs authorities. Only then, she added, can the economy shift from consumption to production and exports.

Ibrahimaj reaffirmed the government’s commitment to stable, long-term fiscal policies. She ruled out tax increases. Instead, she said policy will continue to support investment, formalization, and fair competition. She described Fiscal Peace as a key instrument for strengthening the economy and aligning it with European standards.

Referring to recent economic data, Ibrahimaj said Albania’s economy has shown steady improvement. She linked this progress to government policies and cooperation with the private sector.

She noted that the number of businesses has grown by more than 25 percent over the past decade. Employment has increased by over 300,000. Exports have also risen, unemployment has fallen, and business revenues and profits have doubled.

“These are not political talking points,” Ibrahimaj said. “They are concrete indicators of continuous improvement.” She added that the objective is to sustain this trend through a stable, predictable economic environment with clear rules for business.

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