Kosovo\u2019s acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, following a meeting with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, called for Kosovo\u2019s advancement in the EU integration process, including obtaining candidate country status.<\/p>\n
He stated that Kosovo is not asking for shortcuts or a \u201cback door,\u201d but only for a merit-based process.<\/p>\n
At the same time, Kurti emphasized the need for those responsible for the terrorist attack in Banjska, Zve\u010dan, to face justice, saying that without accountability, the risk to security remains high.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a challenge both for security and for regional cooperation,\u201d he said, while speaking about what he described as Serbia\u2019s destructive approach toward Kosovo.<\/p>\n
During the joint press conference with Commissioner Kos, the acting Prime Minister stated that finding unity within the European Union to make decisions regarding Kosovo is a shared responsibility.<\/p>\n
According to him, the renewed momentum for EU enlargement should result in Kosovo\u2019s deserved advancement.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has been more than 40 months since we applied, and the renewed enlargement momentum within the EU should result in Kosovo\u2019s deserved advancement. Public support for the EU and EU membership consistently remains around 90% in our country and is among the highest of all candidate countries.<\/p>\n
We are aware of the challenges that exist, but unity in engagement is required. Finding unity within the EU to make decisions regarding Kosovo is a shared task. Of course, we are working with member states, but the EU institutions must push this unity forward.<\/p>\n
Enlargement is the most successful instrument of the EU\u2019s foreign policy. The vacuum left by the EU is being targeted by other malicious actors who undermine EU values and threaten our shared security. Therefore, it is the responsibility of all of us for Kosovo to advance in the integration process,\u201d Kurti declared.<\/p>\n
Kurti stated that Kosovo has made progress in the key pillars that, according to him, should be recognized by the European Union in the context of enlargement.<\/p>\n
He once again called for accountability regarding terrorist attacks carried out in Kosovo.<\/p>\n
\u201cAccountability for these attacks is essential, because without accountability the risk to our security remains high. We have an aggressive neighbor that attacks instead of cooperating. This is a challenge both for security and for regional cooperation. Nevertheless, we are proactive and have contributed to the economic integration of the region,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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