The European Union expects the rapid constitution of the Assembly and the formation of Kosovo’s new government in order to continue engagement with Kosovo authorities following the December 28 elections.

This was stated in a declaration by the EU’s High Representative, Kaja Kallas, and the Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, one day after Kosovo held snap elections, which were convincingly won by Vetëvendosje led by Albin Kurti.

“The new government should double its efforts on much-needed EU-related reforms,” the two European officials said in their statement.

The EU welcomed the participation of parties from all communities in the December 28 elections, noting that the process demonstrated a “strong commitment to democratic principles.”

“We call on the Assembly, once constituted, to ratify the agreements related to the Growth Plan,” the statement said.

Following the election victory, Kurti said he expects cooperation with opposition parties on agreements worth more than €800 million linked to the EU’s Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, which totals €6 billion.

Kallas and Kos stated that ratifying the agreements related to the Growth Plan is in Kosovo’s interest and, according to them, should happen as soon as possible so that the population can benefit from the plan.

In their joint statement, the two European officials also referred to the EU-facilitated dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, emphasizing that it remains the only path for both countries to make progress toward EU integration.

“We expect all obligations stemming from the Agreement on the path to normalization, as well as all previous dialogue agreements, to be implemented without delays or additional preconditions. The EU is ready to organize a high-level meeting as soon as conditions allow,” the statement said.

Kosovo and Serbia reached this agreement in 2023, and although it has not been formally signed, Brussels considers it binding for both parties.

The 11-article agreement, among other things, provides for a level of self-management for the Serb community in Kosovo, mutual recognition of state symbols, requires Serbia not to block Kosovo’s membership in international organizations, and calls on Pristina and Belgrade to implement all previously reached dialogue agreements.