The Council of Ministers, meeting this Thursday, has approved several decisions.
Starting from the construction of the photovoltaic power generation plant in Fier, to the salary increases for administration employees, the government has approved 15 decisions.
Decisions:
ROADMAP FOR ACHIEVING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 2026-2030
"Roadmap for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 2026–2030", a strategic document that sets out the priorities and key measures for the country's development in the next five years.
This roadmap aims to orient public policies towards sustainable development objectives, including areas such as economic growth, social protection, the environment, and strengthening institutions.
CONSTRUCTION OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANT AND AUXILIARY WORKS, WHICH IS NOT A CONCESSION OBJECT, IN CADASTRAL ZONE 3038, VILLAGE OF POVELÇË, ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT OF DËRMENAS, MUNICIPALITY OF FIER, COUNTY OF FIER
The government has approved the construction of a photovoltaic power plant for the production of electricity in the village of Povelçë, Fier Municipality, by the company "FOS SOLAR", with an installed capacity of 40 MW.
The project is not subject to a concession and does not benefit from state support measures. It is expected to be completed within 36 months and will have an operating period of 49 years.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy and AKBN will supervise the implementation of the project every three months to ensure compliance with the permit conditions and relevant documentation.
The investment company has clear obligations, including periodic reporting, compliance with environmental permits, depositing a guarantee of at least 5% of the investment value, and paying 2% of annual energy production as a contribution to the state, or the monetary equivalent.
CONSTRUCTION OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC ELECTRICITY GENERATION PLANT AND AUXILIARY WORKS, WHICH IS NOT A CONCESSION OBJECT, LOCATED IN THE VILLAGES OF FUSHË AND POVELË, MUNICIPALITY OF FIER, COUNTY OF FIER
This decision approves the construction of a photovoltaic power plant for the production of electricity in the villages of Fushë and Povelçë, in the Municipality of Fier, by the company "EURON SOLAR-PV".
The project envisages the construction of a solar plant with an installed capacity of 100 MW, which is not a concession and does not benefit from state subsidies. The plant must be built and put into operation within 36 months, while the operating period is 49 years.
The state, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, will supervise the implementation of the project every 3 months to ensure that the works and operation are in compliance with the law and technical standards.
WINNING PROJECTS FINANCED FOR 2026 BY THE FUND FOR PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL DISASTERS
The list of winning projects that will be financed during 2026 by the Natural Disaster Prevention and Management Fund was approved.
These projects are related to improving capacities and infrastructure for coping with natural disasters in local self-government units.
The contracting authority responsible for the implementation of each project at the local level has also been determined.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SOME AREAS WITH PRIORITY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MOUNTAIN ECONOMY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF FIER AND GJIROKASTAR
Several areas in the Municipality of Gjirokastër and the Municipality of Fier have been declared "priority areas for the development of the mountain economy", within the framework of the legal package for the development of mountain areas.
These zones include various villages and areas defined by official maps, and aim to promote economic, industrial and tourist development in these territories.
Within these areas, investments and development projects will be facilitated and oriented, according to the legal framework in force.
LABOR RELATIONS, STRUCTURE AND SELECTION CRITERIA OF EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIT RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNALLING IN PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
The Council of Ministers has determined the rules for the establishment, composition and functioning of units responsible for reporting and protecting whistleblowers in public institutions.
According to the decision, every public institution must have a special unit (usually 2 employees) that handles reports of legal violations, especially in cases of corruption and abuse.
These employees may come from internal audit structures, human resources or other designated units, and must meet certain professional and ethical criteria.
The units are obliged to guarantee the confidentiality of whistleblowers, act independently and avoid conflicts of interest, by cooperating with the HIDACCI.
"APPROVAL OF THE SALARY STRUCTURE, SALARY LEVELS AND OTHER ADDITIONS TO THE SALARY OF THE DEPUTY MINISTER, CABINET OFFICIALS, PREFECT, SUB-PREFECT, CIVIL EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEES IN SOME PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION INSTITUTIONS"
The government has also approved an addition to the decision on the salary structure in public administration, defining special financial treatment for employees of the "Smart City" camera project under the administration of the State Police.
According to the decision, the staff of this project will be paid according to special salary classes, where the project manager and technical employees will have defined remuneration levels until the completion of the project.
The expenses will be covered by the State Police budget for 2026.
EXpropriation, IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, OF THE OWNERS OF REAL ESTATE, PRIVATE PROPERTY, AFFECTED BY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT “EXTENSION OF THE TIRANA – DURRES SUPERROAD (LOT 1) – PHASE I AND PHASE II”
Owners affected by this project will be compensated in full for the affected lands and buildings, in a total amount of approximately 25.1 million lek.
Payment is made from the state budget through the expropriation fund, while part of the expenses are covered by the Albanian Road Authority itself.
The State Cadastral Agency is responsible for registering the transfer of ownership and suspending any transactions on these properties until the process is completed.
EXpropriation, FOR PUBLIC INTEREST, OF THE OWNERS OF REAL ESTATE, PRIVATE PROPERTY, AFFECTED BY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “FARKË AIR BASE” PROJECT
The affected owners are compensated in full, totaling approximately 18.3 million lek. Payment and financial procedures are covered by the budget of the Ministry of Defense through the Air Force Command.
“ON THE PARTICIPATION OF A PLATOON OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA IN THE NATO MILITARY OPERATION IN LATVIA”, AMENDED
The government has made a change to the existing decision on the participation of the Albanian Armed Forces in the NATO mission in Latvia.
The main change is related to the extension of the military mission. It has now been determined that the participation of an Albanian platoon in this operation will continue until December 31, 2029, with a rotation system every 6 months, plus the necessary days for replacement between contingents.
The financing of this commitment is covered by the budget of the Ministry of Defense for 2026, while the implementation of the decision is the responsibility of the Minister of Defense.