Acting Minister of Finance, Hekuran Murati, has issued a stark warning that Kosovo is in danger of losing €90 million allocated by the World Bank.
Murati has accused the opposition of causing the current parliamentary deadlock, asserting that their refusal to participate in the voting process is hindering the new legislature’s constitution. This ongoing blockade, he argues, is prolonging the ratification of a crucial agreement that has been awaiting approval since May of last year.
This specific financing from the World Bank is particularly valuable because it comes with a 0% interest rate. Many countries would eagerly seek such favorable terms, but Kosovo secured it due to its implemented reforms and sound management of public finances.
Murati highlighted that the World Bank and the international community cannot wait indefinitely. If the €90 million agreement is not ratified by September, there is a very high risk that these funds will be withdrawn from Kosovo and reallocated to another country.
“It is therefore vital that the opposition reflects and enables the constitution of the Assembly, and then votes on this agreement. Political grudges should not cost our state,” Murati stated in his announcement.
