The Kosovo Security Force (FSK) and the Kosovo Police continue to secure the highest tiers of public trust across the country. According to the newly released findings of the regional WeBalkans 2026 Perception Survey, both institutions outpaced all other public bodies, branches of government, and legal entities in terms of citizen confidence.
The empirical data highlights an overwhelmingly positive domestic reception for Kosovo’s primary security apparatuses:
- The FSK: Emerged as the single most trusted institution in the Republic of Kosovo, securing an approval and trust rating of 87.4% among surveyed citizens.
- The Kosovo Police: Closely followed its military counterpart, capturing a substantial 85.6% public trust metric.
Police Directorate: Trust is the Bedrock of Community Partnering
In an official press statement responding to the WeBalkans metrics, the Kosovo Police Directorate framed the data as direct validation of the professionalism, integrity, and daily sacrifices made by law enforcement officers to guarantee public safety, order, and the rule of law.
Kosovo Police Statement: “The profound trust expressed by our citizens forms the absolute foundation of all modern policing efforts. It serves as a vital indicator of the successful partnership cultivated between our institutions and the communities we serve. This evaluation acts as an extra wave of motivation for our officers to continue protecting lives, private property, and civic liberties.”
Kosovo Institutional Public Trust Ratings (WeBalkans 2026)
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Kosovo Security Force (FSK) --> 87.4% Public Trust [Rank: 1]
Kosovo Police (KP) --> 85.6% Public Trust [Rank: 2]
Core Societal Priorities --> Rule of Law, Anti-Corruption, Safety.
Institutional Mandate --> Expand capacity, transparency & partnerships.
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Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Remain Core Public Demands
Beyond institutional popularity, the WeBalkans survey underscored that the Kosovar electorate views national security, the robust implementation of the rule of law, and a systemic fight against corruption as the primary catalysts necessary for the country’s long-term socioeconomic development.
A major segment of the respondents pointed out that institutional focus must remain rigidly fixed on strengthening law enforcement capabilities and purging municipal and state-level graft.
Reiterating its operational mandate, the Kosovo Police pledged to maintain an uncompromising stance against all variations of criminality, focusing resources heavily on disrupting organized crime networks, anti-corruption stings, counter-trafficking operations, and other serious offenses that threaten public stability. The department concluded by expressing its deep gratitude to the public, promising continued investments in institutional transparency, localized community policing, and technical cooperation alongside international security partners.
