Brussels, July 19, 2025 — The European Commission has expressed concern over the ongoing political stalemate in Kosovo, warning that the lack of functioning institutions is delaying the ratification of essential agreements tied to the €6 billion Growth Plan for the Western Balkans.
According to EU officials, Kosovo stands to benefit from more than €880 million in grants and favorable loans. However, the disbursement of these funds is conditional upon the establishment of a new government and the full constitution of the Assembly—a process that remains stalled following parliamentary elections.
“The Growth Plan is a time-limited instrument, approved for the 2024–2027 period, and it is in Kosovo’s best interest to complete the ratification process as soon as possible in order to fully benefit from the opportunities this Plan offers to its citizens,” the European Commission said in a statement.
The Growth Plan, touted as the EU’s most ambitious investment initiative for the region, aims to support economic development, structural reforms, and closer integration with the European Single Market.
EU officials have emphasized that no funds will be released until all preconditions are met, including the operationalization of Kosovo’s institutions. Until then, the country’s access to transformative financial support remains effectively frozen.
