Paris, 11 November, 2026
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, met in Paris with the renowned economist, Professor Philippe Aghion.
Professor Aghion, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2025, is known for an approach that combines support for innovation—as a driver of economic development—with the promotion of social protection policies. His philosophy centers on protecting people rather than preserving specific jobs against economic change.
Recognized as one of the most prominent contemporary economists, Professor Aghion currently teaches at the Collège de France, INSEAD, and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). A significant portion of his academic career was spent at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Among other topics, Prime Minister Kurti and Professor Aghion discussed economic growth in Kosovo and sectors with the greatest potential for development—most notably the technology sector, which accounts for 6% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and continues to grow. They also discussed innovation in Europe, the opportunities and challenges brought about by the development of artificial intelligence, the role of governments in protecting workers and developing professional skills, as well as the energy transition.
A specific topic of discussion was the dual education system in Kosovo, which is inspired by models from Germany and Switzerland. Professor Aghion spoke positively of the Government of Kosovo’s policy regarding the development and implementation of this system, which links vocational education with practical, on-the-job experience.
