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Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)The head of the European Union Office in Kosovo, Natalia Apostolova, has introduced some of the main findings of the Kosovo Progress Report, writes Periscope. It has also made a summary of the recommendations the Commission made to Kosovo for 2018. Apostolova has cited ratification of the demarcation as an important step towards [...]
It has also made a summary of the recommendations the Commission made to Kosovo for 2018.
Apostolova has cited ratification of the demarcation as an important step towards visa liberalisation.
According to her, some of the problems listed in the 2016 report have been repeated in this report, so she has requested that recommendations be revised and improvements start immediately.
“Raport has a broader long-term assessment of a crime and anti-corruption fight. A lot more needs to be accomplished to connect with the EU. There have been improvements in legislation, for example, the law to prevent conflict of interest”, she said.
The EU chief has also cited the deportation of Turkish citizens from Kosovo to Turkey, which says has raised serious concerns in Brussels.
“As far as reform is concerned, the report notes some progress that has been made thanks to continued work. Good work has been done to create a legislative package. We've noticed some concerns with appointment and dismissal in institutions, and this continues to hinder management. Such appointments are becoming political, not based on”, Apostolova said.
Regarding the economy, she has said Kosovo has noted progress, but has cited the large number of veterans as a problem for finances.
On the other hand, Apostolova has even mentioned some of the areas in which he says no progress has been noticed.
The areas where there was no progress have been education and the environment. In education, quality should be improved, which is the main driver for competitiveness. Reforms must be made for better standards. To have independence for the institution of higher education. The environment should also be a priority of all actors. Much environmental damage is done, but legislation is still not implemented. The remains cause danger to humans. Air pollution levels are alarming”, it added.
EU chief said Kosovo has a long way towards the European Union, but according to her report provides concrete guidelines for Kosovo, so institutions should take them into account. /Periscopi
