Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti addressed members of the French National Assembly on Tuesday evening, meeting representatives of its Foreign Affairs and European Affairs Committees to discuss Kosovo’s European integration and bilateral relations.
“Since December 2022, our application for EU membership has been waiting for the next step. We are seeking candidate status and the opening of accession negotiations. We believe this would further contribute to peace and stability in the Balkans, strengthen our democratic institutions and increase prosperity for our people,” Kurti said.
He stressed that Kosovo is ready to receive the EU membership questionnaire and move forward with the accession process, calling on France to help secure the necessary decision from the European Council.
Official statement
Prime Minister Kurti holds discussions with representatives of the Foreign Affairs and European Affairs Committees
Paris, 11 November 2026
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, was invited to the French National Assembly on Tuesday evening for discussions with representatives of the Foreign Affairs and European Affairs Committees.
In his opening remarks, Kurti spoke about Kosovo’s democratic progress and sustainable development, highlighting France’s important role in the country’s European future, security and economic development.
He also noted that political dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron had created opportunities to deepen the partnership between the two countries.
Kurti referred to five agreements and instruments signed in July: two agreements on judicial cooperation, one on the teaching of the French language, a €60 million loan for infrastructure investments related to the Mediterranean Games, and a letter of intent on cooperation for “Prishtina 2030”.
Addressing the risks posed by external actors in the Western Balkans, Kurti said France had consistently supported EU enlargement as a process of reunifying Europe.
He added that Kosovo had made its strategic choice and was now seeking a merit-based accession process.
“Since December 2022, our application for EU membership has been waiting for the next step. We are seeking candidate status and the opening of accession negotiations. We believe this would further contribute to peace and stability in the Balkans, strengthen our democratic institutions and increase prosperity for our people,” Kurti said.
The Prime Minister reiterated that Kosovo was ready to receive the EU questionnaire and advance its membership bid, urging France to help secure the necessary decision from the European Council.
During the discussion, Kurti also addressed a range of issues, including institutional stability and political developments across the region.
