The European Commission has released €61.8 million in pre-financing to under the EU’s Growth Plan, giving new momentum to its reform agenda. The move follows the approval of key agreements and marks the first concrete step in a broader €882.6 million package running through 2027—funding tied directly to reform progress.
Of the total amount, €28.74 million in loans has already been transferred to the budget, while the remainder will support infrastructure and development projects through regional investment mechanisms.
The support is conditional, built around 111 reform steps spanning governance, economic development, and the green and digital transitions.
Deadlines are approaching fast. By June 2026, authorities are expected to complete 13 reform measures worth €90.8 million, with another 27 steps valued at €165.9 million due by year-end. EU officials say the funding aims to bring the economy closer to the single market, while Prime Minister Albin Kurti acknowledged the need to step up the pace. The message is simple: funding is available—but delivery is what counts.
