Albania plans public investments of ALL 201.5 billion in 2027, equivalent to 6.9% of gross domestic product. Social protection and education will also receive substantial funding under the draft budget.

Presenting the 2027 draft budget, Finance Minister Petrit Malaj said capital expenditure would average around 6.6% of gross domestic product annually from 2027 to 2029. This figure may also include investments under the European Union’s new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans.

Public investments in 2027 will support infrastructure, public services and economic development projects. Social protection funding will reach ALL 279.7 billion, or around 30% of total budget expenditure.

Education spending will rise by ALL 4.5 billion to ALL 93.6 billion. Malaj described education as a direct investment in the country’s future.

The planned increases include an additional ALL 1.1 billion for scholarships for students in need, ALL 400 million to improve basic education infrastructure and ALL 100 million for scientific research. Another ALL 500 million will fund the After School programme, extending care for children who remain at school until 17:00.

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