Brussels shows, that is why von der Leyeen left Kosovo without speaking to the media

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyeen did not hold a media conference in Pristina following meetings he had with incumbent Prime Minister Albin Kurti's President Vjosa Osmani, breaking the practice she has been attending so far on her annual visit to Western Balkan countries.

Kosovo, but northern Macedonia will have the same fate. And the reason after that are the current elections that were held and held in these two countries not to break the practice of the European Union in such cases.

So European Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho said in an answer to Express.

“The reason for the failure to hold the Media Conference in Kosovo and in northern Macedonia is due to elections that are under way or are expected to be held soon, according to the usual practice”.

EU leaders avoided press conferences in countries where there are elections in efforts to preserve political neutrality and avoid any impact on the election campaign.

However, a public statement, von der Leyeen, made it to X, where he left Kosovo short orders.

“We remain committed to a future where all six Western Balkan partners are part of our Union. For this, it is important that Kosovo continue to build strong institutions. Lowers tensions in the country. Also, Kosovo must finalise the steps needed to benefit from the <x1 growth plan, it has written.

On the other hand, Osman and Kurt's office showed little of the content of the meetings talks they held in the presidency and in the Assembly. They urged her to drop measures towards Kosovo, advance application for membership, discussed the Development Plan and Kosovo's road to the EU.