European Union officials welcomed the early parliamentary elections in Kosovo, held on 28 December, and expressed optimism about the swift formation of a new Assembly and government. High Representative/Vice‑President Villya Kallas and Commissioner Vera Kos noted the broad participation of all communities and parties, saying the electoral process showed a strong commitment to democratic principles. The EU will keep its Expert Electoral Mission in Kosovo to monitor post‑election procedures. They urged the newly‑elected parliament to ratify Growth Plan‑related agreements for the Western Balkans (2024‑2027) to maximise benefits for Kosovars. The statement reaffirmed support for normalising relations with Serbia under the EU‑facilitated Path to Normalisation and called for implementation of all related obligations without delay. The EU also announced it will lift further restrictions on Kosovo, having already released €216 million in aid following the local elections and plans to disburse an additional €205 million next year.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_25_3162
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