Kallas and Kos react to the elections in Kosovo: Calm and competitive
European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas and Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos have issued a joint statement regarding the parliamentary elections held in Kosovo.
The statement says that the elections were peaceful and competitive with the participation of all communities, while the new electoral law was implemented.
"According to preliminary findings, the elections were peaceful and competitive with the participation of all communities, while the new electoral law was implemented. The campaign was 'lively'. The overall process showed stability and commitment to democratic principles," the statement said.
The statement also mentioned the Western Balkans Growth Plan, saying that the EU looks forward to the formation of the new Parliament and Government to continue its engagement with the aim of supporting Kosovo in moving closer to the EU.
"We look forward to the formation of the new Assembly and Government and to continuing our engagement with the authorities, with the aim of supporting Kosovo in moving closer to the EU and taking full advantage of important opportunities such as the Western Balkans Growth Plan," it further states.
The joint statement calls on the authorities in Kosovo to engage in responsible regional cooperation and to intensify their efforts to strengthen the rule of law and public administration, as well as to protect freedom of expression.
The joint statement by Kaja Kallas and Marta Kos states that there is no alternative to the EU-facilitated Dialogue.
"The Commission remains available to prepare an Opinion on Kosovo's application for membership as soon as the Council requests it," the statement said.
