He announced that during the period from January 1 to June 30, 2026, gross investment profit reached approximately 312 million euros.

According to the head of government, these figures confirm the impact of fair and efficient administration.

Continuing the announcement, Kurti also provided an accumulated overview of the results. From the beginning of 2023 until the end of the first half of 2026, the Trust has accumulated nearly 956 million euros in gross returns. The annual distribution of these profits is as follows: 88 million euros in 2023, 247 million euros in 2024, 309 million euros in 2025, and over 312 million euros in the first half of 2026 alone.

Kurti described these figures as encouraging news for hundreds of thousands of contributors, whose savings are protected and multiplied to ensure their financial well-being after retirement.

He stressed that achievements of this nature highlight the role of quality governance, professionalism, integrity, and institutional accountability. According to him, state institutions move forward when experts take the lead and the public interest is placed above any other interest.

In his post, he congratulated the Board, the management team, and the staff of the Trust for their commitment and dedication. The Acting Prime Minister added that the total value of the Kosovo Pension Savings Fund has now reached 4 billion 245 million euros.

Respecting the professional and institutional independence of the Trust, he reiterated the commitment to continue improving legislation, aiming for citizens’ pension savings to be managed with full security, transparency, and a long-term vision.

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According to the results of the 2026 WeBalkans Regional Survey, 87.4 percent of citizens said they trust the KSF, while 85.6 percent said they trust the Kosovo Police, placing these two institutions at the top of the list of the most trusted in the Republic of Kosovo.

Regarding this survey, the Kosovo Police expressed its welcome, describing it as a meaningful assessment of the commitment, professionalism, and unwavering dedication of police officers.

“Citizens’ trust is the foundation of police work and a direct indicator of the partnership between the Kosovo Police and the community. This trust is an encouragement for dedicated police work in fulfilling our constitutional and legal mission to protect the lives, property, and security of all citizens of the Republic of Kosovo,” the Kosovo Police said in a statement.

The survey also highlights that citizens continue to view security, the rule of law, and the fight against corruption as some of the main priorities for the country’s development.

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According to the results, 88 percent of citizens say they trust the United States of America, while an equal 88 percent also express trust in NATO, placing these two institutions at the top of the list of the country’s most trusted international partners.

The European Union comes immediately after them, with 83 percent of respondents saying they trust it. Next are the World Bank with 82 percent and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with 80 percent.

Among the international actors included in this list is also Turkey, which enjoys the trust of 78 percent of Kosovars surveyed.

The data are part of the findings of the 2026 annual survey for Kosovo, which examines citizens’ perceptions of the European Union.

Support for the youngest state in the Balkans joining the EU remains high. According to the survey, 83 percent of citizens say they support Kosovo’s European integration, while 85 percent believe membership would bring more benefits than drawbacks.

The report highlights that 68 percent of citizens feel well informed or somewhat informed about Kosovo’s European integration process.

Regarding the possible timeline for membership, 48 percent of respondents think Kosovo could become part of the EU within the next five years. Meanwhile, 32 percent believe this could happen within a period of five to 15 years, while only 3 percent believe Kosovo will never become a member of the European Union.

As for the benefits associated with EU membership, the most frequently mentioned is improving Kosovo’s image in the international arena, selected by 49 percent of respondents. This is followed by peace and security for Kosovo and the region with 43 percent, as well as a better future for children with 42 percent.

On the other hand, citizens see widespread corruption as the main obstacle to European integration, cited by 40 percent of them. It is followed by the EU’s lack of interest in having Kosovo as a member at 27 percent, while the lack of political will in Kosovo is mentioned by 26 percent.

The report also notes a high level of trust in the European Union. Around 83 percent of citizens say they trust the EU, while 64 percent say they have a positive image of the bloc.

As for financial aid, 97 percent of citizens are aware that the European Union funds projects in Kosovo. Of these, 65 percent consider this support effective.

According to respondents, the areas where the EU should play a greater role in Kosovo are economic development and trade, the healthcare system, as well as the fight against corruption and the strengthening of the rule of law.

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