Over the past few years, Albania has successfully maintained macroeconomic stability amidst a turbulent external environment. However, growth remains sluggish due to a weak Euro Area recovery and risk-averse banks. The current account deficit is expected to remain elevated as import-intensive FDI picks up. Headline inflation will likely remain subdued, due to imported disinflation and domestic slack. The medium-term outlook remains favorable, provided the reform momentum is maintained.