Kosovo’s president Vjosa Osmani has warned that negotiations with Serbia cannot continue indefinitely without a clear outcome. Meeting with the EU’s special envoy Peter Sorensen at the Munich Security Conference, she reaffirmed Kosovo’s commitment to securing full recognition and called on Western allies to push for concrete progress.
The talks come at a crucial time, with Kosovo facing both internal political uncertainty and international pressure to implement agreements already reached. Prime Minister Albin Kurti has made it clear that further steps depend on Serbia signing the Ohrid Agreement, withdrawing a letter from former Prime Minister Ana Brnabi? that disputes previous commitments, and handing over Milan Radoi?i?, a fugitive accused of orchestrating attacks in northern Kosovo.
At home, Kosovo’s political landscape remains uncertain after recent elections failed to produce a clear governing majority. Kurti’s Vetëvendosje party won the most votes but does not have enough seats to govern alone, leaving coalition negotiations in limbo. Analysts warn that without a stable government, Kosovo’s influence in international negotiations could weaken at a critical moment.
The EU and the US have repeatedly called for both Kosovo and Serbia to implement the 2023 Ohrid Agreement, which requires Kosovo to establish an Association of Serb-majority municipalities while Serbia moves toward recognizing Kosovo’s independence in practice. Failure to act could slow Kosovo’s path to EU integration and weaken its diplomatic position.
Kosovo’s leaders now face a choice: form a stable government and push for recognition, or risk being sidelined in global diplomacy. The next few weeks will determine whether Pristina can take control of the situation or remain stuck in political uncertainty.
