Sept 8, 2023. Posted by Balkan Periscope - Hellas
Could Kosovo convince non-recognizers within the European Union to recognize it as an independent state?
Furthermore, what are Kosovo’s own prospects for a possible inclusion into the EU?
To discuss all this, our
correspondent Sascha Fahrbach caught up with Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Albin
Kurti, in Tallinn, and talked to him about his country’s aspirations.
Although there are 27 states in the European Union that recognize the
Republic of Kosovo as an independent state, there are 5 states which do not.
These include Spain, Slovakia, Cyprus, Romania, and Greece.
But Kosovo’s Prime Minister Allbin Kurti is optimistic that his
country will eventually manage to convince the non-recognizers.
Kurti pointed out that in recent years Kosovo has made some diplomatic
progress in terms of communicating and cooperating with the
non-recognizers, in particular Greece, who is near to recognizing Kosovo.
He further added that his country’s desire to enter the EU is not fueled by
mere self-interests, but that the country would like to contribute to the EU,
which is the most important political project for peace since WWII.
He also said Kosovo, given its low operation costs in terms of renting premises
and labor, can be an ideal destination for foreign investors.
He also addressed the subject of digital recognition and the spread of
disinformation across Europe.
TVP World
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