The Government of the Netherlands has assessed that Kosovo’s progress on its path toward the European Union has been halted due to the political stalemate that dominated 2025.
In its official evaluation of the European Commission’s Enlargement Package, the Dutch government concludes that Kosovo’s advancement on the EU agenda has stagnated as a result of prolonged political gridlock.
It calls for cross-party cooperation to implement much-needed reforms, overcome legislative paralysis, and establish an effective and functional government.
According to the assessment, progress has been limited or nonexistent in key areas such as the rule of law and the fight against corruption. The Netherlands also expressed concern over the lack of advancement in media freedom, especially in light of recent efforts to exert political influence over the press.
On a positive note, the Dutch government welcomes Kosovo’s full alignment with the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP). It also notes improvements in police cooperation in combating organized crime.
Regarding fundamental rights, the report highlights the need for Kosovo to continue strengthening the position of various communities, including LGBTIQ+ persons.
The Netherlands considers Kosovo’s management of migration and asylum to be broadly satisfactory.
Finally, the report states that no progress was made in 2025 in the normalization of relations with Serbia.
The Dutch government reiterates its support for both sides to return to the EU-facilitated dialogue, avoid unilateral actions, and begin the process leading to the establishment of the Association of Serb-Majority Municipalities (ASM) in Kosovo.
