During his stay in Brussels, following a lunch invited and organized by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, was at the European Policy Centre (EPC). There, under the title “Kosovo and the EU: Current Dynamics and Perspectives,” discussions were held about Kosovo’s European journey.
According to the announcement, Kurti highlighted the country’s economic growth, the fight against organized crime and corruption, the rule of law, and the implementation of effective reforms in the justice system. He also mentioned employment measures, economic reforms, increased support for agriculture, social and energy policies, and the digitalization of services as some of the achievements of his government.
Kurti also added that the country’s democratic progress has been demonstrated through various international rankings and measurements.
“European integration remains our primary objective,” the Prime Minister added, expressing that the country’s development also serves to advance its path toward the European family.
He stated that Kosovo has achieved a level of implementation of the European Reform Agenda (ERA II) of over 70%. Additionally, the National Program for European Integration, focused on the implementation of the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA), has had an annual implementation rate exceeding 60%. “In the last three years, we have successfully addressed and implemented numerous long-overdue reforms, which have been recommendations from the EU since 2012.”
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the EU’s initiative for the Growth Plan, to which Kosovo is fully committed, being one of the first countries to submit the Reform Agenda.
He added that it is now time for the European Union to take concrete steps regarding Kosovo’s European path.
“He also stated that our country has continuously demonstrated commitment to European and democratic values and alignment with the EU’s foreign policy. Therefore, the time has come for the EU to take concrete steps and make important decisions regarding Kosovo’s European path. These include recognition from the five non-recognizing EU states and granting candidate status and the membership questionnaire,” the announcement concludes.
Source: Sinjali.com
