"The EU eagerly awaits the formation of the new Parliament and government"/ Kaja Kallas reacts to the elections in Kosovo

2025-12-29 16:08:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

"The EU eagerly awaits the formation of the new Parliament and

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has reacted to the results of the elections in Kosovo.

Kallas said the EU looks forward to the rapid formation of the new parliament and government, which she said should redouble its efforts on much-needed EU-related reforms.

The statement emphasizes that the electoral process in Kosovo demonstrated a strong commitment to democratic principles. It states that the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia continues to be the only way for both sides to achieve progress on their European paths.

Full statement:

On Sunday, December 28, the people of Kosovo exercised their democratic right by casting their votes in the early parliamentary elections.

Following the political deadlock following the February 2025 elections, we look forward to the swift formation of a new Parliament and Government and to our continued engagement with the authorities. The new Government should redouble its efforts on much-needed EU-related reforms. The EU notes with interest the active participation of all communities and their political parties in the elections. The electoral process demonstrated a strong commitment to democratic principles.

The European Union has deployed an Election Expert Mission (EEM) which will remain in Kosovo to follow the post-election procedures. We call on the Parliament, once it is formed, to ratify the agreements related to the Growth Plan. The Growth Plan for the Western Balkans is a time-limited instrument adopted for the period 2024-2027 and it is in Kosovo’s interest that ratification takes place as soon as possible in order to fully exploit all the opportunities under the Growth Plan, for the benefit of its population.

The normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia, facilitated by the EU, remains the only way for both sides to make progress on their European paths. We expect all obligations stemming from the Roadmap to Normalisation Agreement, as well as all past Dialogue agreements, to be implemented without further delay or preconditions. The EU stands ready to host a High Level meeting as soon as the conditions are in place.

We recall that the EU is moving forward to lift the measures against Kosovo. 216 million euros in financial assistance have already been provided following the orderly transfer of local government following the recent local elections. We also intend to provide an additional 205 million euros early next year. / CNA