Arms trafficking group uncovered in Albania and Kosovo*
The Hague, 13 December 2024 Authorities from Albania and Kosovo, supported by Eurojust and Europol,...
Kosovo: IMF reaches staff-level agreement on stand-by arrangement and Article IV
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by David Amaglobeli, visited Pristina during October 28 – November 11, 2024, to…
EU Commission adopts 2024 Enlargement Package: Main points and reactions
Today, the EU Commission has adopted its annual Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and…
Western Balkans: President von der Leyen underlines commitment to the region
Last Saturday, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen concluded a four-day trip to the Western Balkans. Travelling to the six capitals, she…
Kosovo: Statement by President von der Leyen with President Osmani-Sadriu
"I know that over the past years, Kosovo has worked hard to strengthen democracy and the rule of law with…
Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia: EU Commission approves Reform Agendas
In their ambitious Reform Agendas, the five governments commit to socio-economic and fundamental reforms to spur growth and convergence with…
Western Balkans: EU Commission President von der Leyen starts four-day trip
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen starts a four-day trip to the Western Balkans on Wednesday, where she will meet…
Main results and statements of the Berlin Process Summit
In the face of geopolitical uncertainties and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the Berlin Process participants reaffirmed the key…
Common foreign and security policy (CFSP): EU Court clarifies the scope of jurisdiction
Common foreign and security policy (CFSP): The EU Court of Justice clarifies the scope of the jurisdiction of the Courts…
Eurojust support: Alleged large-scale coin forger arrested in Kosovo
With support provided via the Western Balkans Criminal Justice Project, hosted by Eurojust, an alleged large-scale coin forger has been…
EU Council appoints new EU Special Representatives
The EU Council appointed four new EU Special Representatives (EUSR) for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), the Great Lakes Region, Kosovo*,…
Kosovo: EU critical on draft laws on public officials, media commission, prosecutorial council
The EU in Kosovo notes with regret that three Draft Laws which are scheduled for a second reading tomorrow by…
IMF completes reviews of Kosovo’s reform facilities
The IMF Executive Board completes Kosovo’s reviews under the Stand-By Arrangement, the Arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, and…
Diplomatic rotation: EU HR Borrell nominated new Heads of EU Delegations
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, nominated 44 Heads of…
Kosovo: IMF reaches staff agreement on 2nd reviews of SBA and RSF funds
The IMF team and the Kosovo authorities have reached staff-level agreement on the 2nd reviews of the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA)…
Kosovo/France: Order issued by the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo regarding cash transactions
This order, which was decided upon in a rushed, unconcerted manner, will impact the daily life of the Serbian community…
EU Council approves enlargement conclusions
The EU Council has approved conclusions on enlargement for the six Western Balkans partners, Türkiye and – for the first…
EULEX mission in Kosovo: EU Advocate General Opinion in Case C-29/22 P KS and KD v Council and C-44/22 P Commission v KS and others
Thursday 23rd November 2023 Opinion in Case C-29/22 P KS and KD v Council and C-44/22...
EU Commission adopts 2023 Enlargement package
Today, the European Commission adopted the 2023 Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the…
Statement by EU Commission President at the joint press conference with Serbian President Vučić
Basically, the first message is: Enlargement is at the top of the agenda of the European Union. It is a…
UK emphasizes vital Kosovo-Serbia relations normalization at UN Security Council
The United Kingdom is a long-standing supporter of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state. We welcome the Government’s continued…
MEPs: Serbia and Kosovo must work to de-escalate the situation in northern Kosovo
MEPs say the Serbian Government is pursuing a very dangerous policy with regard to Kosovo and its Western partners, in…
Swiss President Berset receives Kosovo PM Kurti
The president stressed Switzerland's support for the normalisation process and called for the implementation of the agreements negotiated in Brussels…
Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: EU HR on expectations from Serbia and Kosovo*
Following the High-Level meeting of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue on 14 September in Brussels, the EU expresses its concern over the…
The absence of commitment – Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell on Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue
The two Parties started from opposite ends. Prime Minister Kurti wanted political aspects of normalisation first, while Serbia wants to…
NATO SG meets Kosovar President to discuss tensions in northern Kosovo
Mr Stoltenberg welcomed the next round of the EU-facilitated dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina taking place next week. He said…
Switzerland: President Berset receives EU Council SG
The secretary general of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović Burić, visited Switzerland on Thursday, 7 September, and met with…
NATO Secretary General meets Ms. Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu from Kosovo
Source: NATO Secretary General meets Ms. Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu from Kosovo On Thursday, 07 September 2023, the...
EU Council extends the mandates of the EU Special Representatives for Kosovo* and other three territories
Currently, ten EUSRs support the work of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep…
NATO stresses need for de-escalation for security in Kosovo and Western Balkans
NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Operations, Tom Goffus, reiterated NATO’s steadfast commitment to promote regional stability during a visit to…
New Head of Mission appointed for EULEX Kosovo
Furthermore, the Council recently extended the mandate of the mission until 14 June 2025 and in line with the latest…
Kosovo: EU HR Borrell on the ongoing confrontations
The EU stands firmly behind NATO’s mission KFOR in fulfilling its mandate in the interest of the peace and the…
Agenda of the European Political Community summit, 1 June 2023
Agenda highlights The second meeting of the European Political Community will bring together leaders from across...
Kosovo: EEAS Spokesperson on the latest tensions and clashes
Brussels, 26 May 2023 European Union strongly condemns the clashes involving Kosovo police and protesters...
Kosovo: New IMF Stand-By Arrangement and Resilience and Sustainability Facility
The IMF Executive Board Approves a New SDR 80.12 million Stand-By Arrangement and an SDR 61.95 million Resilience and Sustainability…
UK: Joint statement on Kosovo
London, 18 May 2023 The following is the text of a joint statement by France,...
EU HRVP Borrell met Foreign Minister of the UAE
Brussels, 17 May 2023 High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met Foreign Minister of the United Arab...
Western Balkans: Eurojust launches new project to enhance judicial cooperation
The Hague, 15 May 2023 Available in: Albanian Bosnian Macedonian Serbian The Western Balkans Criminal...
Kosovo: EEAS Spokesperson on by-elections in the north
Brussels, 24 April 2023 The European Union took note of yesterday’s four mayoral by-elections and...
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with the Republic of Kosovo
April 20, 2023 The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff...
Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: Joint Monitoring Committee in line with Ohrid commitments
Brussels, 18 April 2023 The EU, as the Facilitator of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, together with...
MEPs approve visa liberalisation with Kosovo
Brussels, 18 April 2023 On Tuesday, the European Parliament endorsed the agreement on short-stay visa...
IMF statement at the conclusion of a IMF Mission to Pristina
March 28, 2023 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary...
Media advisory – High Level meeting of Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue in Ohrid
Brussels, 17 March 2023 On Saturday 18 March, High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell will convene...
Kosovo*: EU Council gives green light to visa free travel
Brussels, 9 March 2023 The Council today adopted its position at first reading on visa free...
French Government on Serbia – Kosovo Agreement
Paris, 1 March 2023 Following yesterday’s meeting in Brussels hosted by EU High Representative for...
Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: High-level meeting in Brussels on Monday
Brussels, 22 February 2023 On Monday, 27 February High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell will convene...
Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: EU HR Borrell will meet with President Vučić and PM Kurti
Brussels, 17 February 2023 On Monday, 27 February High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell will convene a High-level Meeting of...
NATO: Chair of the Military Committee highlights Albania’s contributions to Alliance
Brussels, 8 February 2023 From 6 to 8 to February 2023, the Chair of the...
Kosovo: IMF Executive Board concludes 2022 article IV consultation
January 27, 2023 Washington, DC: On January 25, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund...