Discussing Kosovo’s post-election prospects
09/05/2025
On 6 May, the European Institute of Peace and our partners from a pro-normalisation civil society coalition in Kosovo held a working meeting in Pristina with senior representatives of political parties, independent institutions, diplomats, and civil society. The event was held in the “Dinner Talks” format established by the coalition to promote dialogue on key challenges and opportunities.
The gathering explored prospects related to the normalization dialogue with Serbia, constitutional multi-ethnicity, international relations, and options for overcoming the current institutional deadlock. Civil society participants assessed that the absence of a political agreement among Kosovo’s leading actors undermines perspectives and the potential for progress on the local communities’ key priorities.
The central message that emerged was the need to look ahead, to pursue comprehensive normalisation and inclusive decision-making, grounded in the constitutional principles of a multiethnic Kosovo and the full participation of all societal actors.
The Institute and partners will continue to engage in stakeholders’ dialogue with the aim of overcoming stalemates and opening space for key processes to move forward.
