4 minutes agoBerlin summit, Kurti seeks removal of measures against Kosovo, EU candidate status
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(2 years ago)On Monday in Berlin, the Berlin Process Summit was held, in which the new plan for the joint regional market was signed and a movement agreement, including the issue of higher education. The agreement was signed by the prime ministers of six Western Balkan countries. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during [...]
On Monday in Berlin, the Berlin Process Summit was held, in which the new plan for the joint regional market was signed and a movement agreement, including the issue of higher education.
The agreement was signed by the prime ministers of six Western Balkan countries.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during this meeting stressed the importance of the agreements, while he said that “would make people's lives easier”.
According to him, the Berlin Process is an essential instrument for regional co-operation and accelerating the European integration of Western Balkan countries.
Otherwise, the new Plan for the Joint Regional Market is part of the Western Balkans Growth Plan, worth six billion euros, approved by the European Union in May.
On 11 October, EU member states approved reform agencies for five countries in the region, except for Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is still awaiting approval due to incomplete documentation.
Kosovo is expected to benefit over 880m euros from this plan, with more than 250m euros in the form of non-re return funds and the rest in favourable credit form.
Kurti in Berlin urges Kosovo to be granted EU candidate status, delivers big news to Bosnian citizens
The country's prime minister, Albin Kurti, at the Berlin Process Summit, has indicated that after these ten years Europe's security has not changed for the better.
Kurti has added that over a decade, the Berlin Process has played a key role in approaching our region and advancing towards the EU.
Despite internal and extenuating challenges, the Berlin Process remains a driving force for European integration and the link that keeps the Six of the Western Balkans linked. This is what we know and celebrate here in Berlin”, Kurt said.
The prime minister has also spoken of the Joint Regional Market, where he has said it is a major achievement released by the Berlin Process.
“A new momentum has been acquired following the ride into CEFTA. Now we can advance at a different pace, with the equality in the center, and citizens as the last beneficiaries of”, Kurti has indicated.
The prime minister has also spoken on the issue of moving with identification between Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he said Republika Srska is refusing to ratify this agreement, which Kosovo ratified in the Assembly.
Kurti also gave good news to Bosnian citizens, where he said that by January of next year they would be able to travel with identification to Kosovo.
I've decided to complete the wait. Starting next January 1st of next year, the Republic of Kosovo will allow the unilateral movement for ID holders from Bosnia and Herzegovina”, Kurti said in his address ahead of those present at the Berlin Process Summit.
He said Kosovo has been and will be a voice of reason and a support in this process.
“After two months, we will mark two years since Kosovo has applied for EU membership. While we declare that enlargement is back in the agenda, it is time for Kosovo to receive formal candidate status.
In the last 3.5 years, we have seen tremendous economic growth, democratic progress and institutional sustainability, managing successfully some serious security threats. Recognising Kosovo's progress and achievements also affirms the EU's commitment to its enlargement and values”, Kurti said.
Otherwise, in this to Sam of the Berlin Process in addition to the six Western Balkan countries, partner countries, European Union representatives, have also participated.
The Berlin process has been set up in 2014 to support the Western Balkan countries' EU membership process, is an initiative by former German candidates Angela Merkel.
