39 minutes agoVarhely today in Kosovo, first meets Osman then Kurti, Konjufica, opposition
Periskopi(3 years ago)
(3 years ago)European Union Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbor Oliver Varhely will remain in Kosovo today, where he will hold meetings with the leaders of institutions. Varhely will begin meetings at the Presidency, where it will be expected from the country's first, Vjosa Osmani at 09:00, after which the declaration for [...]
Varhely will begin meetings at the Presidency, where it will be expected from the country's first, Vjosa Osmani at 09:00, after which the media statement will be issued.
On the other hand, the commissioner will meet Prime Minister Albin Kurti at 10:05, while an hour later, he will be received by Prime Minister Glauk Konjufca.
Varhely will also meet with opposition and civil society representatives.
“These meetings will be an opportunity to review EU-Kosovo relations and discuss recent developments, as well as key reforms, including the area of reform in justice, energy transition and the fight against organised crime and corruption”, the EC report said.
During this visit, Varhely will participate in launching the EU-Kosovo Home Affairs Programme for strengthening the law and fighting corruption and organised crime.
This 6.5m-euro EU-funded programme will be implemented in a three-year period with the support of France, Italy and Belgium and will contribute to strengthening the capacities of Kosovo institutions in fighting organised crime and strengthening international co-operation”, the report said.
Kosovo and the EU signed the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (MSA), which has been in force since 1 April 2016.
The commission will report again on Kosovo's progress on its European road to the 2023 enlargement Package, which will be released in autumn.
