Prishtina, 30 June 2026 – Group for Legal and Political Studies (GLPS) today held a Press Conference on the implementation of the Reform Agenda under the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, and the serious consequences arising from continued delays in reforms and in the absorption of allocated funds for Kosovo.

30th of June 2026 also marked the conclusion of the fourth semester of the Plan and the transition from a phase of delays to a phase where Kosovo faces the real risk of irreversible financial losses. At present, approximately €90.6 million allocated for the second semester are under discussion, with an original implementation deadline of 30 June 2025. Following this deadline, a one-year grace period was activated, during which Kosovo’s institutions had the opportunity to implement 13 reform measures without financial loss. However, with the expiry of this period, the financial consequences are now significant and potentially irreversible, and a clearer picture is expected to emerge soon regarding the exact amount of funds that may be permanently lost.

This process is not a technical or administrative issue, but a matter of direct public interest. Every euro lost translates into reduced investment in the economy, weakened support for structural reforms, limited development opportunities, and a diminished credibility of Kosovo in the European integration process.

GLPS recalled that, in the context of the political crisis at the time, it had already warned of this scenario on 2 May 2025, calling for the timely ratification of agreements and coordinated implementation of the Reform Agenda. At that time, concerns were raised that institutional inaction would lead to financial losses and weaken the state’s reform capacity. Despite these warnings, the relevant institutions had dismissed the possibility of financial losses, while subsequent developments have confirmed the identified risks.

The Growth Plan has also been significantly affected by the lack of political consensus and institutional instability in the country, creating space for repeated crises and delays in decision-making. In the absence of a fully functional and coordinated executive and parliament, a considerable number of planned reforms have not been implemented within the required timelines.

Following the publication of official implementation reports by the Government of Kosovo and the European Union, a clear overview will be possible regarding the level of funds disbursed to date, the assessment of funds at risk of being lost, the list of unfulfilled reforms, and the institutional plan for minimizing further losses.

In this context, GLPS reiterated its recommendations for improving and accelerating the implementation of the Reform Agenda through: the establishment of a dedicated task force for the coordination and implementation of reforms; clear and structured prioritization of Reform Agenda measures; and the preparation of a priority list of laws to be addressed urgently, while ensuring quality and proper public consultations.

The formation and proper functioning of institutions, as well as sustained inter-institutional coordination, remain the key prerequisite for securing full benefits from the funds foreseen under the Growth Plan. In this regard, GLPS emphasized that institutional stability and decision-making pace will be decisive factors in preventing further financial losses and in advancing reforms that directly impact state functionality and citizens’ daily lives.

GLPS called on the responsible institutions to treat this process with the utmost seriousness, in line with its strategic and financial importance. Public responsibility is not measured by declarations, but by the ability to safeguard the development and financial interests of the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo.

Venue: Group for Legal and Political Studies Office (Str. Rexhep Luci, 16/1, 10000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosova)