“I have mentioned several times that we rank last in the region for the help given to families in need in relation to the Gross Domestic Product. Only 0.3% of GDP. At that time, the arrogant answer I received from the government and the finance minister was the fact that the 0.3% share did not include the energy subsidy,” said Sula.

“Truth delays, but does not forget. And the World Bank confirms that the Albanian government is the most irresponsible one in the region in relation to the support granted to its citizens in coping with the crisis. Even counting the subsidy for energy, the support given amounts to 1.9% of the Gross Domestic Product. Even with this, we hold the penultimate place in the region’s rankings,” he emphasized.

“During 2022, Albania has spent 0.6% of GDP on support measures and social protection, while costs for energy subsidies were 1.3% of GDP. Based on the data, the aid of the Albanian state for families in need accounts for 1.9% of the Gross Domestic Product,” Sula said.
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