The Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti believes it’s necessary to pass a bill that would provide full transparency on the sources where political parties get their funds from.

He emphasized that election results and governance shouldn’t be corporate products.

Although opposition parties were not enthusiastic about the bill, Kurti sought to reach a consensus to push forward the bill.

“When a corporate is giving millions to a politician, it doesn’t do that simply because it sympathizes a politician, but is looking to win ten times of the investment when that politician comes to power through tenders and state licenses”, explained Kurti adding that he hopes to find a broad understanding over something that would be in the public’s good.

The head of the EU delegation to Kosovo, Tomas Szunyog expressed his support for Kurti’s initiative and sought a swift reform in party finances.

“Political party fundings are of particular importance for the proper functioning of a democracy and the rule of law. It is a field that needs an urgent and inclusive reform in order to enhance transparency and accountability so that political parties’ finances are clearer”, he said.