EU membership process requires joint institutional commitment, says Zulfaj

Jeton Zulfaj, Kosovo’s chief negotiator for talks with the European Union, stressed that the path to EU membership is a collective effort involving all institutions, although the main coordinating responsibility rests with the dedicated integration mechanisms.

In a social media post, he explained that the daily activity of integration officials remains largely invisible to the public and consists of exchanging hundreds of electronic messages, processing dozens of documents, as well as phone calls and meetings to internationalize the work between institutions.

Zulfaj said that during a meeting with these professionals, he expressed gratitude for their contribution and discussed the obstacles and potential that the European journey presents.

According to him, human resources simultaneously determine difficulties and opportunities. He sees as a challenge the fact that implementing reforms requires qualified teams covering each sector within the 33 negotiating chapters with the EU, which touch every dimension of existence.

He pointed out that real transformation comes precisely from continuous reforms, legislation, and secondary regulations harmonized with the EU acquis, which consolidate democracy, drive national progress, and raise the quality of life for citizens.

In conclusion, Zulfaj praised the dedication of the integration staff, noting that most of them are scholarship recipients for studies in disciplines directly related to the European agenda.