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Albania’s economy continues to strengthen, benefitting from rising domestic demand, large energy-related FDI, and a recovery in key EU trading partners. Fiscal and financial vulnerabilities have been lowered; however, challenges remain from the high level of public debt and financing needs, non-performing loans (NPLs), and institutional weaknesses that hinder investment. The clear government mandate following election victory in June, the favorable economic outlook, and the prospects for opening negotiation for EU accession provide a window of opportunity to resume implementing the reform agenda. Albania remains under Post-Program Monitoring.