EU calls for Kosovo’s institutional constitution process to continue without delay

The European Union Office in Kosovo has raised concerns about the institutional crisis in the country, warning that delays in constituting the Assembly could hamper reforms and make it more difficult to access European funds.

The spokesperson for the EU Office, Nikola Gaon, said the situation was becoming increasingly concerning, as Kosovo’s Assembly remains unconstituted even after the constitutional deadline expired on August 7.

According to the European Union’s position, the failure to establish institutions on time could undermine the implementation of important reforms and limit Kosovo’s ability to fully benefit from the opportunities offered by the EU.

Brussels has specifically linked this deadlock to the risk that Kosovo may not benefit sufficiently from the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans.

The EU has called on political forces to engage in meaningful and constructive dialogue. It said such an approach is essential for Kosovo to move forward toward common objectives and implement the reforms demanded by its citizens.

Gaon stressed that respect for the Constitution, the binding jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court, the rule of law and the principles of good governance makes it essential for the constitutive process to continue without further postponements, while all actors must fulfill the responsibilities that fall to them.