EU for Kosovo Online: Political deadlock in Kosovo delays dialogue, new meeting when situation allows

The dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina will resume once appropriate conditions are in place, the European Union told Kosovo Online, at a time when Kosovo is still waiting for the formation of institutions following the elections.

“High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas will convene a new meeting when the situation allows,” the EU told Kosovo Online’s correspondent from Brussels.

As explained, this refers to the formation of a government in Pristina after the elections, as well as to addressing the slowdown of legislative activities and the ongoing political deadlock. Brussels emphasized that Pristina must “get back on track as soon as possible, for the benefit of its citizens.”

They further noted that after the formation of the government, normalization of relations will be necessary to ensure progress on EU-related reforms, including the Growth Plan and associated agreements (worth up to 882 million euros), which should be a priority.

“The EU is ready to cooperate with the Kosovo authorities and to continue supporting Kosovo on its path toward the European Union,” the EU said.

The stagnation over the past year was also mentioned in the recent 2025 Enlargement Report presented in Brussels.

In the document presented on February 4 by Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, it is stated that the European Commission has taken the necessary steps toward the gradual lifting of measures against Kosovo, and that the decision will become final on the condition that local power in the north is transferred smoothly after the second round of local elections, and that “de-escalation remains sustainable.”