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Inaugurating the 🇪🇺-funded sports hall in Zvečan/Zveçan today, it was inspiring to see so many youngsters who will benefit from it.
The EU will continue to stand by all 🇽🇰 Kosovo communities, supporting reforms and investments that improve lives and advance Kosovo on its 🇪🇺 path.

Proud to inaugurate the 🇪🇺-funded “Nazim Kokollari” school in Prizren yesterday.
Education lies at the heart of every strong society, and this €5.2m investment in better learning conditions for children from all communities is an investment in 🇽🇰’s future on its EU integration path.

Met today Glauk Konjufca in his new role as 1st DPM & MFAD.
We discussed stepping up Kosovo’s EU integration efforts – the momentum to advance on this path is now.
I expressed EU's appreciation for Kosovo’s voluntary alignment with EU’s CFSP, in particular support to Ukraine.

Meeting 🇽🇰's new Minister of Culture & Tourism Saranda Bogujevci tdy provided opportunity to discuss 🇪🇺's support for the culture sector, incl through #CreativeEurope Programme, resumption of the Implementation Monitoring Council’s activities & protection of religious heritage in🇽🇰.

Glad to meet the new Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning Fitore Pacolli today.
We discussed the implementation of the #GreenAgenda and the need to prioritise environmental protection in 🇽🇰 Kosovo.

I wish all Muslim believers in Kosovo a peaceful and blessed month of Ramadan.
May this time of self-reflection, spiritual renewal and solidarity with those in need bring health, hope and unity to you and your loved ones.

Pleased to meet the new 🇽🇰Assembly Speaker Albulena Haxhiu today.
Beyond the ratification of the 🇪🇺#GrowthPlan agreements, I stressed key legislative priorities -#CivilCode, #IMC, #RTK, #SEPA, judicial reform & energy package laws - as part of reforms advancing 🇽🇰on its EU path!

Congratulated today PM Albin Kurti on his 3rd re-election.
We agreed to get back to work on reforms to advance Kosovo’s European path.

Met today with former 🇽🇰 President Sejdiu.
We reflected on the progress Kosovo has made on its 🇪🇺 integration path over the past two decades, and the key reforms that still lie ahead.
Encouraging to see strong commitment to Kosovo’s European future from past and present leaders.

Urged the swift ratification of Growth Plan–related agreements to deliver benefits for 🇽🇰 Kosovo’s people. Also emphasized that the EU-facilitated Dialogue for normalization of Kosovo–Serbia relations remain essential for progress on their 🇪🇺 European integration paths.

Together w/ EU Ambassadors & Heads of Mission in Kosovo, met Caretaker PM Albin Kurti to discuss perspectives for 2026. Commended the electoral process reflecting strong commitment to democratic principles & underscored the importance of swift government formation.

Discussed the role of strong, accountable local governance in implementing 🇪🇺 reforms w/ MLGA Caretaker Minister Elbert Krasniqi. Last 🇽🇰 elections show how local democracy engages people & shapes policies reflecting community needs through a decision-making close to them.

Pleased to welcome today the new SRSG and Head of UNMIK, Peter Due.
We discussed 🇪🇺🇺🇳coop in #Kosovo & support for all communities and inter-ethnic #TrustBuilding.

Warm wishes to all Kosovo’s Catholic, Protestant and Evangelical Christians celebrating Christmas today.
May this festive season bring joy, hope and togetherness.

Merry Christmas! 🎄

Welcomed Riho Terras, @europarl.europa.eu Rapporteur for Kosovo, this morning in Pristina, ahead of his meetings with numerous interlocutors.

🇪🇺EU's engagement with 🇽🇰Kosovo, both locally and from Brussels, remains strong as ever, with new opportunities within reach, including the #GrowthPlan.

Meeting 4 new northern mayors in Zvečan/Zveçan tdy, I welcomed the smooth handover of local gov. in line w/🇽🇰law.
I reiterated the need for constructive engagement between central&local authorities and 🇪🇺's support for realizing non-majority community rights as per🇽🇰Constitution.

In a meeting with re-elected mayor of Ferizaj/Uroševac, Agim Aliu, today, we focused on the fact that 70% of 🇪🇺 EU integration reforms are implemented by municipalities & that local governments are key to the enlargement process.
My outreach to municipalities continues.

Following successful and inclusive 🇽🇰 Kosovo local elections, I met today re-elected mayor of Viti/Vitina, Sokol Haliti.
We discussed municipal priorities for the next four years, local-central governments cooperation, and 🇪🇺 EU’s support for 🇽🇰 Kosovo’s EU integration.

🧡Unite to #EndDigitalViolence against All Women and Girls 🌐

🇪🇺#EU Heads of Missions in #Kosovo have joined the global #16DaysOfActivism campaign.

🎥See their messages & amplify the call to action!
#OrangeTheWorld #EUbyYourSide #TeamEurope

At the #EU-supported & TOKA-organised #CultureOfVolunteering conference in Pristina today, I emphasised that volunteerism strengthens communities, democracy & social trust.

When institutions back it, countries move forward.
Engaging youth is essential & 🇪🇺 will continue to assist.

Opening tdy the #KPDS2025, organised by New Social Initiative, Sbunker & Kosovo Centre for Security Studies, I highlighted the decisive role of CSOs in advancing good governance, rule of law & countering disinformation & restoring trust - all central to 🇽🇰’s 🇪🇺perspective.

Our partnership continues.

Honoured to open the #EUbyYourSide exhibition today, showcasing the impact 🇪🇺 support has on 🇽🇰 people’s daily lives.
With €3.7 billion invested in #Kosovo since 1999, the 🇪🇺 remains your strongest, most reliable partner & largest provider of financial assistance.

Our support continues.

▶️Strengthened institutional coordination & allocation of adequate resources remain essential to ensure equality, participation, and equal access to services, education and employment of #PersonsWithDisabilities.

🇪🇺EU is committed to supporting these processes.

🧵In a discussion with #KosovoDisabilityForum & international partners today, we sent a clear message: 🇽🇰's draft law regulating status & benefits of persons with disabilities - delayed for 9 years - needs to be adopted ASAP & institutional support ensured instead of reliance on informal care.

Welcomed tdy the Norwegian Ambassador to 🇭🇷 & non-resident Ambassador to Kosovo, Arne Sannes Bjørnstad. We discussed recent developments in Kosovo, 🇪🇺-🇳🇴 coop in supporting 🇽🇰's #development & the need for fully functional #Kosovo #institutions we could engage with more actively.

3. 🇽🇰's political elite needs to come together, across political and ethnic differences & form a strong majority in the Assembly, to ensure ratification of the #GrowthPlan agreements and advance with the 🇪🇺-facilitated Dialogue.
Without this, more opportunities will be lost.

2. 🇽🇰's voluntary #alignment w/🇪🇺’s Common Foreign & Security Policy, incl. on support to 🇺🇦, is highly appreciated.
🇪🇺 #integration is Kosovo's strategic choice, but last year was lost to political stalemate.
To help 🇽🇰 progress on its #EU path, we need functioning institutions.

🧵Today the @ec.europa.eu published 2025 #Kosovo Report. In a presser with Caretaker PM Kurti I highlighted:
1. It's a decisive time for🇽🇰, WB6 & the🇪🇺.
The 🇪🇺 is ready to bring partners w/European aspirations even closer.
#EU #Enlargement is not a distant goal-it is a strategic imperative.

On #WPS25, honoured to present tdy with Kosovo Women's Network Director Rogova the joint Gender Analysis of Peace & Security in 🇽🇰 #Kosovo.

The 🇪🇺 EU in Kosovo will continue supporting #GenderEquality, #WomenEmpowerment & #GBVelimination as pillars of peace, security & sustainable development.

At the European Committee of the Regions Working Group on #Kosovo mtg in Pristina today, I underlined that 70% of #EU #integration-related reforms need to be implemented by #municipalities, making them key to the #enlargement process.
🇪🇺 support for local-level #development in 🇽🇰 therefore continues.