Shiroka-Pula: Democracy is consolidated through functioning institutions

Kosovo President Justina Shiroka-Pula held a meeting with Stephen B. Nix, senior director for Europe and Eurasia at the International Republican Institute (IRI).

The discussions focused on Kosovo’s democratic progress and its longstanding partnership with the IRI, according to a statement about the meeting.

Shiroka-Pula praised the institute’s role in advancing democracy and strengthening democratic institutions in Kosovo. She highlighted the support provided to political parties and the Assembly, as well as efforts to increase women’s participation in politics and decision-making.

According to her, democracy becomes more sustainable when institutions function, the separation of powers is respected, the judiciary remains independent and institutions are held accountable.

The parties also discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation between Kosovo’s institutions and the IRI, particularly in democratic education, combating disinformation and encouraging political debate.

Regional security and Kosovo’s Euro-Atlantic perspective were also discussed at the meeting.