Kosovo returns to EU agenda, release 205m euros

European Commission representative Jiri Plecity during the debate at the EP stressed that the EC has released all financial assistance previously under the measure.

“I can confirm that the European Commission has released all financial assistance that was previously under measure and we are also planning to re-age fully with our counterparts in Kosovo in order to get Kosovo back on track on its EU agenda”, Plecity was expressed.

And in a statement for Telegraph, an EC spokesman has provided details.

“in December 2025, President von der Leyeen announced his intention to remove all remaining measures. After completing internal procedures, we confirm that the Commission can now proceed with the release of the remaining 205m euros of financial assistance”, he said.

In turn, it becomes known that final release of the funds will include: 74m euros for projects under annual IPA 2021 and 2022 programmes, as well as 131m euros for projects under the Investment Framework for the Western Balkans (WBIF).

This official told him that the Commission and E The EAS will strengthen their commitment with Kosovo authorities.

Kosovo is now also expected to intensify the implementation of necessary reforms related to the EU and advance in meeting obligations made in EU-launched dialogue. The EU will continue to follow and assess the situation closely”, it says further. /Periscope