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REPORT (2025/2252(INI))

On the 2025 Commission report on Kosovo

A-10-2026-0166

Committee on Foreign Affairs · Rapporteur: Riho Terras

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The report assesses Kosovo's progress towards EU accession, covering political developments, rule of law, human rights, and socio-economic reforms. It commends Kosovo's commitment but notes challenges and calls for reforms. It supports Kosovo's EU membership application, urges member states to recognize Kosovo, and calls for implementation of agreements with Serbia.

Committee position. The Committee on Foreign Affairs proposes a resolution that commends Kosovo's progress, supports its EU membership application, and calls for reforms in rule of law, media freedom, and regional cooperation.

Key points

  1. Commends Kosovo's commitment to EU accession and welcomes the formation of the new government in February 2026, but regrets the 'lost year' in 2025 due to political stalemate.
  2. Supports Kosovo's EU membership application and calls on the Council to invite the Commission to present its questionnaire and grant candidate status once criteria are met.
  3. Calls on the five non-recognising member states to recognise Kosovo's independence without delay.
  4. Welcomes the lifting of EU measures against Kosovo and the release of funds, but questions the lack of transparency and prolonged duration.
  5. Calls for intensified fight against corruption and organised crime, including adoption of national strategies and action plans.
  6. Expresses concern over media freedom decline and attacks on journalists, and calls for adoption of laws protecting journalistic sources and aligning with EU standards.
  7. Calls for full implementation of the Brussels and Ohrid Agreements, including establishment of the Association/Community of Serb-Majority Municipalities.
  8. Calls on Serbia to cooperate in bringing perpetrators of the Banjska attack to justice and to respond to mutual legal assistance requests.
  9. Urges Kosovo to accelerate green transition, reduce reliance on coal, and increase protected areas.
  10. Calls for improved social dialogue, labour rights, and access to healthcare, noting low life expectancy and high child mortality.

Who is affected

  • Kosovo's government and institutions, which are urged to implement reforms in rule of law, anti-corruption, and human rights.
  • Kosovo Serbs, whose participation in elections is welcomed but concerns over pressure and integration remain.
  • Journalists and media workers in Kosovo, who face threats and need better legal protection.
  • Minority communities, including Roma, Ashkali, Egyptians, and Bulgarians, whose rights need better protection.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 216 million in priority contracts and programming released in December 2025.
  • EUR 205 million released in early 2026.
  • Kosovo ranked 76th out of 182 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index.
  • Kosovo's media freedom ranking fell 24 places to 99th in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index.
  • Up to 1,590 missing persons remain unresolved, with only 26 resolved between April 2024 and September 2025.
  • Only 10% of public services are offered online.
  • Kosovo adopted only 8 of 14 secondary legislation pieces from the Law on cybersecurity.