4 hours agoKosovo is far from European integration
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Kosovo continues to remain the only country in the Western Balkans that cannot move freely in Europe, but this is not preventing institutional officials from planning EU member-state application as well. Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj himself has said that Kosovo will apply for candidate country status next year, [...]
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj himself has said that Kosovo will apply for candidate country status next year, KTV reports.
Former European Integration Minister Mimoza Ahmetaj says the integration process is separate from the visa liberalisation issue.
Ahmetaj Kosovo in the next 10 years is seen negotiating for EU membership.
While the connoisseur of integration issues, Jehona Lusshak Sadriu, says that according to all likelihood, Kosovo will not be involved in the EU's enlargement strategy.
According to her, this should be evidence that Kosovo should take more seriously and commit to meeting the criteria that are envisioned in record times.
Kosovo's integration path remains difficult, especially for the fact that 5 EU member states continue not to recognise Kosovo's independence.
