Dirk Schuebel

EU Special Representative/EU Ambassador in Kosovo Dirk Schuebel

[Dirk Schuebel @EUAmbKS]

Economic cooperation between 🇪🇺 EU Member States and 🇽🇰 Kosovo was at the centre of my meeting with German-Kosovo Chamber of Commerce @OEGJK_KDWV Director Besnik Vasolli.
We discussed strengthening EU–Kosovo business ties, the private sector as a driver of economic growth, Kosovo’s business climate and the EU’s growing focus on economic reforms.
The EU’s #GrowthPlan offers Kosovo new opportunities through regional cooperation, gradual integration into the EU Single Market, and incentivising reforms.
A stronger economy means more jobs, greater prosperity and faster progress towards the Union.
As Kosovo’s strongest partner, the EU will continue supporting its economic development.
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Today's meeting with Minister of Culture Saranda Bogujevci provided an opportunity to discuss the importance of resuming the meetings of the Implementation and Monitoring Council and continuing 🇪🇺 EU–🇽🇰 Kosovo cooperation within this framework, in line with the Law on Special Protective Zones.
We also discussed promoting Kosovo's cultural heritage, boosting tourism and participation in the EU's Creative Europe Programme.
The EU's support for Kosovo's future in the Union extends also to the culture and tourism sectors.
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Continuing my outreach to 🇽🇰 Kosovo Assembly party caucuses, I met today with PDK Caucus Chair Arian Tahiri.
We discussed 🇪🇺 EU cooperation with the Assembly in implementing the recommendations of the @EU_Commission’s Kosovo Report and advancing #GrowthPlan-related reforms, including the Justice Package and Civil Code.
Strengthening the #RuleOfLaw remains a priority for Kosovo, whose future lies in our Union.

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Good to visit today @AGK_AJK Chair Rexha and Executive Director Mulliqi and exchange views on 🇽🇰 Kosovo's media environment, journalists' safety and working conditions, and the Association's advocacy efforts.

Freedom of expression and media freedom remain crucial to Kosovo's EU path.

The 🇪🇺 EU will continue supporting an independent, pluralistic and professional media environment in Kosovo.

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Happy World Day of Romani Language!
I welcome the commitment of the 🇽🇰 Kosovo Government to preserving and promoting the use of the Romani language in education and local institutions, in cooperation with Kosovo Roma NGOs.
Kosovo’s linguistic and cultural richness and diversity are essential to its multi-ethnic character.
The 🇪🇺 EU will continue supporting efforts to strengthen respect for the rights of all communities.
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ČHIB. Language. 💙💚❤️

Language carries identity, culture and history.

On World Day of Romani Language, we celebrate the richness of the Romani language and its importance to Roma communities across Europe.

ℹ️Learn more: https://t.co/XxpsMgmuBx

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Presenting the 🇪🇺 @EU_Commission’s 2026 🇽🇰 Kosovo Report today to President Shiroka Pula, Assembly Speaker @albulenahaxhiu_ and Prime Minister @albinkurti, I was encouraged by their commitment to accelerate reforms and make up for the time lost due to political instability, which hampered progress.
Committed to enlargement, the EU will continue supporting Kosovo whose future is in our Union.
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In my meeting with Bishop Teodosije, I highlighted the importance of interfaith dialogue, tolerance and inter-community cooperation in strengthening 🇽🇰 Kosovo's multi-ethnic character.
I reiterated 🇪🇺 EU support for the resumption of Implementation Monitoring Council meetings, and for the adoption of a new Law on Religious Freedom, in line with the Venice Commission's recommendations.
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Proud of 🇪🇺 EU support for 🇽🇰 Kosovo!
Together with Prime Minister @albinkurti and Digitalisation Minister @lulezon, I launched today Kosovo’s EU-funded digital identity card, e-ID, digital signature and digital Kosovo Wallet system.
It will reduce paperwork for citizens and businesses, make access to services easier and bring Kosovo closer to the EU Digital Single Market.
I invite everyone to use Kosovo e-ID and the digital Kosovo Wallet ▶️ https://t.co/l1PqQ3w3k7
The EU is Kosovo’s strongest and most reliable partner.
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Meeting Minister of Finance @HekuranMurati today, we discussed the Ministry’s central role in the effective implementation of the 🇪🇺 EU’s financial assistance, including #GrowthPlan-related funding.
I reaffirmed the EU’s support for strengthening 🇽🇰 Kosovo’s economic resilience, ensuring sustainable public finances and reforms contributing to Kosovo’s inclusive socio-economic progress on its 🇪🇺 EU integration path.
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In today’s meeting with Serb List caucus Chair Igor Simić, I highlighted the vital role of political representation and active participation in the Kosovo Assembly in promoting and protecting community interests.
I stressed the importance of all political parties prioritising Kosovo’s EU integration and for the Assembly to enable SL’s work in committees in accordance with the Constitution.

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Meeting with LDK caucus Chair Jehona Lushaku Sadriu, I stressed the importance of prioritising Kosovo’s 🇪🇺 EU integration and cross-party cooperation in the 🇽🇰 Kosovo Assembly to advance reforms and enable Kosovo to benefit fully from the EU’s financial and political support.
I appreciate Ms Lushaku Sadriu’s dedication to Kosovo’s EU path.

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On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, I reaffirm the 🇪🇺 EU’s commitment to media freedom and journalists’ safety in 🇽🇰Kosovo.
All attacks against journalists should be thoroughly investigated and those responsible held accountable.
Protecting journalists means protecting democracy and the public’s right to know.
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Beginning my outreach to political party caucuses in the 🇽🇰Kosovo Assembly, I met today with @LVetevendosje Caucus Chair Arbërie Nagavci.
Along with the new legislature’s priorities, the adoption of laws related to the EU’s #GrowthPlan and further alignment of Kosovo’s legislation with the EU acquis, we discussed the crucial role the Assembly plays in advancing Kosovo on its 🇪🇺 EU integration path – our shared and overarching goal.

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Joining President Shiroka Pula, Trade Minister @mimozakusari and dignitaries at the regional “She Rises” women’s entrepreneurship conference and expo in Pristina, I highlighted 🇪🇺EU support for women’s economic empowerment and the development of a competitive, inclusive economy offering equal opportunities for women and men to contribute and succeed.
Regional cooperation and the EU’s #GrowthPlan for the Western Balkans are helping accelerate economic convergence of the with the EU and gradual integration into the EU Single Market. We all need to ensure that women entrepreneurs fully benefit from these new opportunities for business development, investment and growth.
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In my first meeting with @centralbank_rks @GovernorCBK Ahmet Ismaili, we discussed the importance of 🇽🇰 Kosovo joining the Single Euro Payments Area #SEPA and the benefits it would bring to businesses and families through faster, easier and cheaper payments and transfers to and from the SEPA area.
The 🇪🇺 EU remains committed to supporting Kosovo on its path towards the EU, including through gradual integration into the EU Single Market.
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Welcoming @NATO_KFOR Commander Maj. Gen. Roberto Vergori today, we discussed 🇪🇺 EU-NATO cooperation and our shared commitment to peace, security and stability in 🇽🇰 Kosovo, for the benefit of all communities.
I look forward to working closely with Maj. Gen. Vergori and wish him every success in his mission.

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Pleased to welcome 🇳🇱 Netherlands Ambassador Astrid de Vries today.

As part of 🇪🇺 #TeamEurope in Kosovo, we are both here to help 🇽🇰 Kosovo advance on its EU path.

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Implementation of 🇽🇰 Kosovo’s Strategy for the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Communities and their Members 2023–2027, relevant legislation, and the importance of all communities’ participation in socio-political life were at the centre of my discussion with Minister for Communities and Returns @nenadrasic_zspo.
The 🇪🇺 EU will continue working closely with the Ministry and funding programmes supporting non-majority communities in Kosovo.
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Discussing the promotion of 🇪🇺 EU values and the principles of pluralism, non-discrimination and gender equality with the Head of the Office for Good Governance Habit Hajredini and the Executive Director of Agency for Gender Equality Edi Gusia, both part of the Prime Minister's Office, I reiterated 🇪🇺 EU support for their efforts to advance 🇽🇰 Kosovo's policies and legal framework and ensure their effective implementation.

Respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and human rights, including the rights of women and non-majority communities, is fundamental to the EU and all countries aspiring to join it.

As Kosovo's strongest partner, the EU remains committed to supporting its European integration.

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