9 hours agoEU election response Kallas and Kos: Waiting for Parliament Constitution and Government formation
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(a year ago)European Commission Deputy Chairman Kaya Kallas and Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos have issued a joint statement concerning parliamentary elections held in Kosovo on February 9th 2025. Kosovo's people reportedly exercised their democratic right by voting in fair parliamentary elections, while remembering that the European Union [...]
The statement says that the people of Kosovo exercised their democratic right by voting in regular parliamentary elections, while recalling that the European Union has established an Electoral Monitoring Mission (MVZ) that will remain in Kosovo to follow post-election procedures as well as to issue recommendations.
“According to preliminary findings, the elections have been calm and competitive with the participation of all communities, while the new electoral law has been implemented. The campaign was alive. The general process showed stability and commitment to democratic principles”, Says in the statement, reports Telegrafi.
In addition to the statement, the EU is reportedly looking forward to forming the new Parliament and Government to continue its commitment with the goal of supporting Kosovo to approach the EU and to take full advantage of important opportunities like the Western Balkans Growth Plan.
“We look forward to forming the new Parliament and Government and continuing our commitment with the authorities, with the aim of supporting Kosovo to approach the EU and to take full advantage of important opportunities like the Western Balkans Growth Plan.
We call on authorities in Kosovo to engage in responsible regional co-operation and intensify their efforts to strengthen rule of law and public administration, as well as protect freedom of expression.
Progress in normalising relations with Serbia is the only way for Kosovo to achieve progress on its European path. Kosovo is expected to implement its obligations stemming from the Agreement on the Way to Normalisation, as well as all past dialogue agreements without further delays or preconditions. There is no alternative for the EU facilitated Dialogue”, said in the joint statement of Kaya Kallas and Marta Kos.
A statement is reminded that Kosovo has submitted an EU membership application in December 2022.
The “Commission remains available to prepare an opinion on Kosovo's application for membership once the Council requests”, the statement said.
