
For the year 2025, the Albanian government has foreseen a budget of 8.2 billion euros, which aims to fulfill national priorities in various fields. But how will these funds be allocated to the country's ministries?
In the analysis of the allocation of the budget according to the ministries, it is noted that the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy has benefited the largest fund, receiving 74.03 billion ALL, or 23.2% of the total budget dedicated to the ministries.
Another sector that has received considerable attention is education. The Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth will have available 62.02 billion ALL or 19.4% of the budget. With the increase of this fund, it is intended to improve the conditions of the schools, provide opportunities for the development of sports and support the youth with programs that promote their talents.
In third place is the Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation, which received 56.06 billion ALL, followed by the Ministry of Defense with 52.68 billion ALL.
At the lowest level, the Ministry of Interior receives 9.7% of the total budget for ministries, while the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development will receive 4.6%, supporting improvements in the agricultural sector and the development of rural areas. On the other hand, the Ministry of Finance will be financed with 11.06 billion ALL, while the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs will benefit from 3.8 billion ALL, to support Albania's diplomacy and international relations.
Despite the increase in funds for all ministries, the Ministry of Justice is the only one that has had a reduction in funds compared to last year. Specifically, in the draft budget of 2025, this ministry is expected to have at its disposal 14.32 billion ALL or 3.1% less than in 2024. But according to the rumors, what had the biggest impact on the reduction of this fund? Which category was most affected? Compared to the previous year, last year shows that the biggest decreases were recorded in the following categories: Forensic Medicine, a decrease of 59.1%, Property Restitution and Compensation Service, a decrease of 45.2%, and Planning, Management and Administration, a decrease of 6.1%.