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Part of Jared Kushner plans a luxury resort development in Albania, which drew criticism from Prime Minister Edi Rama.

How will the luxury resort development in Albania affect Affinity Partners?

Affinity Partners' resort project secures strategic status despite public protests Affinity Partners is developing a luxury resort project in southern Albania, valued between €1.4 billion and €5 billion. Despite widespread public protests over environmental concerns and lack of transparency, the project has been granted special investor status by Albanian authorities. The development is planned for a sensitive coastline near the Vjosa-Narta protected area, and the government has designated it a strategic investment.

Reported by 27 independent outlets Written Sep 27
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Why it matters

Affinity Partners is executing a high-profile, multi-billion euro development that is central to Albania's ambition to become a major global tourism hub. The success of this project is critical for the firm, as it establishes a major foothold in a politically sensitive, high-growth European market.

This investment is part of a broader trend where Albania seeks foreign direct investment to meet its EU accession target by 2030. However, this push for growth is met with deep public distrust regarding corruption, the privatization of public assets, and the exclusion of local communities from the profits.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific conditions accompany the "strategic investment" status granted to Affinity Partners?
  • How will the ongoing public protests affect the construction timelines and operational costs of the resort?
  • Will the environmental impact assessments fully satisfy European environmental directives?

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The Albanian state anti-corruption agency releases details of its investigation into the project.This could increase scrutiny on Affinity Partners and its relationship with the government, potentially slowing the project.
The government changes the status of the protected Vjosa-Narta area or the coastline.The project could be halted or significantly altered, jeopardizing Affinity Partners' investment.

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