The OSCE Mission in Kosovo has dispatched its High Commissioner on National Minorities, Christophe Kamp, for meetings with Kosovo’s leadership, stressing the importance of inclusion, dialogue, and minority rights at a time of heightened political tensions.
In recent weeks, the ruling Vetëvendosje Movement (LVV), led by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, has faced criticism for pressuring the Central Election Commission (CEC) not to certify the Serb List for local elections, and for attempting to remove the party from the presidency of the Assembly — moves that many observers see as potential constitutional violations.
Amid these developments, Commissioner Kamp met with Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani on Thursday. Discussions focused on strengthening trust among minority communities, ensuring functional mechanisms for political participation, and advancing language rights and inclusiveness.
“We reiterated the need for genuine engagement with non-majority communities to build trust and expressed support for effective mechanisms of political and public participation, with a strong focus on language rights and inclusion,” the OSCE said in a statement.
President Osmani, who the same day convened the Consultative Council for Communities, stated that Kosovo has “the most advanced system of human rights protection in Europe” and reaffirmed her commitment to safeguarding the rights of all citizens regardless of ethnicity, religion, or background.
During his visit, Kamp also held talks with acting Minister for Communities and Return Nenad Rašić, Interior Minister Xhelal Sveçla, and Deputy Minister of Education Arsim Ademi, stressing the government’s duty to ensure inclusion, consultation, and access to education and public services.
In a separate meeting with Kosovo Police Director Gazmend Hoxha, Kamp underlined that minority representation within the police force is essential for building trust across communities.
