The Hungarian Presidency of the European Union has announced the approval of the “reform agendas” for Kosovo and four other EU countries, which are prerequisites for benefits from the EU’s €6 billion package under the “Growth Plan” for the Western Balkans. The Government of Kosovo also approved this agenda in its meeting on Wednesday.
The only country for which the EU has not approved the “reform agenda” is Bosnia and Herzegovina, which has not submitted its complete plan to Brussels. However, this regional country could still be included in the package as soon as it submits a plan that contains all the recommendations of the European Union.
Out of the €6 billion allocated for the six countries in the region, Kosovo is set to receive approximately €882 million, which is the largest amount per capita. This allocation is due to Kosovo having the lowest gross domestic product in the region, which was one of the criteria for determining the amount.
After the package with five “reform agendas” was approved by the member states in the IPA Committee, the European Commission must approve the “implementing act,” which is expected to happen on October 16. Following this, the ball will return to the benefiting countries. They must sign agreements with the EU, which must also be ratified in the Assembly.
