Kosovo’s government is under fire for its handling of dialogue with Serbia, as analysts in Pristina accuse Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s administration of wasting years without progress. The delays, they warn, are jeopardizing Kosovo’s EU integration prospects.
At the heart of the criticism lies the failure to implement key agreements like the Brussels Agreement and its Ohrid Annex. “These international commitments are non-negotiable,” said political analyst Dritëro Arifi. “Any government formed after next year’s elections will be obligated to enforce them.”
Promises unmet
Kurti’s government initially pledged to approach talks cautiously, even promising to avoid entering negotiations. However, critics argue the administration has not only engaged in dialogue but also agreed to terms it has yet to act on.
“Dialogue has taken place, and it has produced agreements tied to the Brussels and Ohrid frameworks,” said analyst Albinot Maloku. “The promise to avoid negotiations has clearly not held up.”
Kosovo risks losing momentum
With geopolitical shifts reshaping international dynamics, experts are warning that Kosovo risks falling into irrelevance. “We can’t afford to miss steps in joining Euro-Atlantic structures,” cautioned one analyst. “If Kosovo doesn’t align its foreign policy with powerful global players, it risks remaining stuck in a status quo.”
Recent Brussels meetings between Kosovo and Serbia have ended in deadlock, with both sides blaming each other for not honoring commitments.
What’s next?
The dialogue process remains critical to Kosovo’s EU aspirations, but without decisive action, analysts fear the country will continue to lag behind. As one expert put it, “Kosovo is running out of time to move forward.”
