The European Commission has confirmed that all financial measures against Kosovo have been removed. This was announced during the debate on the report on Kosovo that took place in the European Parliament.
“I can confirm that the European Commission has released all financial aid that was previously under measures and we are also planning to fully re-engage with our counterparts in Kosovo in order to get Kosovo back on track in its EU agenda,” said Jiri Plecity, representative of the European Commission.
During the debate, regret was expressed for the lost year in Kosovo due to the political stalemate that permeated the entire year 2025.
The rapporteur for Kosovo in the European Parliament emphasized that the country was in a complete political paralysis, which had consequences in the reform process, reports RTK.
“It is unfortunate that the uncertainty and political impasse have significantly slowed down the necessary reforms that the European Union expects from the applicants, which are also clearly vital for the country itself. There are very clearly areas in which Kosovo has made a significant regression during the past year”, said Riho Terras, rapporteur for Kosovo in the EP.
Representatives of European institutions were also present at the debate, who welcomed the agreement on the Law on Foreigners, reached a few days ago in Pristina.
“Last weekend in Pristina, thanks to the facilitation of the EU, a way forward was found for the implementation of the Law on Foreigners in Kosovo. We welcome the steps taken by Kosovo regarding the maintenance of the rule of law. This will enable Kosovo Serbs to continue to live, study and work in Kosovo legally, according to Kosovo law,” said Anne Kempainen from the European External Action Service (EEAS).
This agreement, according to the European representatives, is also a proof that the dialogue brings results. The normalization of relations, as said, remains a key condition for both Kosovo and Serbia to advance on the European path.
