Aivo Orav
@euambks.bsky.social
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Ambassador EU Special Representative/ Head of EU Office in Kosovo
Warm wishes to all Kosovo’s Catholic, Protestant and Evangelical Christians celebrating Christmas today. May this festive season bring joy, hope and togetherness. Merry Christmas! 🎄
5 days ago
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Welcomed Riho Terras,
@europarl.europa.eu
Rapporteur for Kosovo, this morning in Pristina, ahead of his meetings with numerous interlocutors. 🇪🇺EU's engagement with 🇽🇰Kosovo, both locally and from Brussels, remains strong as ever, with new opportunities within reach, including the
#GrowthPlan
.
21 days ago
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Meeting 4 new northern mayors in Zvečan/Zveçan tdy, I welcomed the smooth handover of local gov. in line w/🇽🇰law. I reiterated the need for constructive engagement between central&local authorities and 🇪🇺's support for realizing non-majority community rights as per🇽🇰Constitution.
22 days ago
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In a meeting with re-elected mayor of Ferizaj/Uroševac, Agim Aliu, today, we focused on the fact that 70% of 🇪🇺 EU integration reforms are implemented by municipalities & that local governments are key to the enlargement process. My outreach to municipalities continues.
22 days ago
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Following successful and inclusive 🇽🇰 Kosovo local elections, I met today re-elected mayor of Viti/Vitina, Sokol Haliti. We discussed municipal priorities for the next four years, local-central governments cooperation, and 🇪🇺 EU’s support for 🇽🇰 Kosovo’s EU integration.
22 days ago
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Aivo Orav
European Union in Kosovo
about 1 month ago
🧡Unite to
#EndDigitalViolence
against All Women and Girls 🌐 🇪🇺#EU Heads of Missions in
#Kosovo
have joined the global
#16DaysOfActivism
campaign. 🎥See their messages & amplify the call to action!
#OrangeTheWorld
#EUbyYourSide
#TeamEurope
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At the
#EU-supported
& TOKA-organised
#CultureOfVolunteering
conference in Pristina today, I emphasised that volunteerism strengthens communities, democracy & social trust. When institutions back it, countries move forward. Engaging youth is essential & 🇪🇺 will continue to assist.
about 1 month ago
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Opening tdy the
#KPDS2025
, organised by New Social Initiative, Sbunker & Kosovo Centre for Security Studies, I highlighted the decisive role of CSOs in advancing good governance, rule of law & countering disinformation & restoring trust - all central to 🇽🇰’s 🇪🇺perspective. Our partnership continues.
about 1 month ago
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Honoured to open the
#EUbyYourSide
exhibition today, showcasing the impact 🇪🇺 support has on 🇽🇰 people’s daily lives. With €3.7 billion invested in
#Kosovo
since 1999, the 🇪🇺 remains your strongest, most reliable partner & largest provider of financial assistance. Our support continues.
about 1 month ago
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🧵In a discussion with
#KosovoDisabilityForum
& international partners today, we sent a clear message: 🇽🇰's draft law regulating status & benefits of persons with disabilities - delayed for 9 years - needs to be adopted ASAP & institutional support ensured instead of reliance on informal care.
about 1 month ago
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Welcomed tdy the Norwegian Ambassador to 🇭🇷 & non-resident Ambassador to Kosovo, Arne Sannes Bjørnstad. We discussed recent developments in Kosovo, 🇪🇺-🇳🇴 coop in supporting 🇽🇰's
#development
& the need for fully functional
#Kosovo
#institutions
we could engage with more actively.
about 1 month ago
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🧵Today the
@ec.europa.eu
published 2025
#Kosovo
Report. In a presser with Caretaker PM Kurti I highlighted: 1. It's a decisive time for🇽🇰, WB6 & the🇪🇺. The 🇪🇺 is ready to bring partners w/European aspirations even closer.
#EU
#Enlargement
is not a distant goal-it is a strategic imperative.
about 2 months ago
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On
#WPS25
, honoured to present tdy with Kosovo Women's Network Director Rogova the joint Gender Analysis of Peace & Security in 🇽🇰
#Kosovo
. The 🇪🇺 EU in Kosovo will continue supporting
#GenderEquality
,
#WomenEmpowerment
&
#GBVelimination
as pillars of peace, security & sustainable development.
about 2 months ago
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At the European Committee of the Regions Working Group on
#Kosovo
mtg in Pristina today, I underlined that 70% of
#EU
#integration-related
reforms need to be implemented by
#municipalities
, making them key to the
#enlargement
process. 🇪🇺 support for local-level
#development
in 🇽🇰 therefore continues.
2 months ago
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Glad to open EU in Kosovo-supported
#GlassRoomExhibition
:
#Misinformation
Edition in Pristina today, launching the 🇪🇺’s Global Media & Information Literacy Week activities in 🇽🇰. Knowledge and critical thinking are our best tools against misinformation & guardians of democracy!
2 months ago
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Visited today 🇽🇰's Justice Academy & marked the
#EuropeanDayofJustice
with newly appointed judges, prosecutors & Director Fejzullahu, focusing on judicial independence & accountability. 🇽🇰 Kosovo should urgently adopt the
#CivilCode
– key to it's
#RuleOfLaw
reform & the 🇪🇺 EU integration path.
2 months ago
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Good discussion tdy with the 🇫🇮 Finnish Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee delegation & Ambassador Laaksonen, on the current political situation in 🇽🇰
#Kosovo
and its
#EUintegration
process. We underlined the 🇪🇺’s support for strengthening the
#RuleOfLaw
& related reforms.
2 months ago
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Had a good exchange with the newly appointed 🇩🇪German Ambassador to 🇽🇰Kosovo,
@rainerrudolph.bsky.social
. We discussed current political developments & the importance of the 🇪🇺’s continued support for
#Kosovo’s
progress on its
#EU
integration path, to the benefit of all its citizens.
@pristina.diplo.de
3 months ago
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Honoured to welcome today in 🇽🇰
#Kosovo
the 🇪🇺
@ec.europa.eu
President
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
ahead of her meetings with President Osmani & Caretaker Prime Minister Kurti.
3 months ago
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One more great game 🙌 Congratulation to 🇽🇰 Kosovo on last night’s 1:0 win in the game with 🇸🇪 Sweden in UEFA EURO Qualifiers. Keep it up 👍 📸
UEFA.com
3 months ago
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Welcome the peaceful, competitive & inclusive conduct of the 1st round of 🇽🇰
#Kosovo's
#LocalElections
with participation of all communities, as well as a free, fair and inclusive media coverage contributing to a transparent electoral process, expected also in the 2nd round.
3 months ago
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Every electoral vote counts & matters in strengthening 🇽🇰Kosovo as a vibrant & multi-ethnic democratic country. With local elections coming up this Sunday, I call on all eligible voters, regardless of ethnicity or party preference, to cast their ballot & choose their reps. 1/2
3 months ago
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In a meeting with 🇦🇹 Europe Minister Claudia Plakolm & 🇸🇮 MFA State Secretary Neva Grašič today,
@eulexkosovo.bsky.social
HoM and I discussed recent developments in
#Kosovo
, the importance of the forthcoming elections, and the need to overcome the political stalemate — all key for 🇽🇰’s progress.
3 months ago
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At today’s NATO Kosovo Force- KFOR Change of Command Ceremony, I thanked KFOR’s XXIX Commander Major General Barduani for his excellent cooperation & support to 🇪🇺 EU in Kosovo. Looking forward to working with Major General Özkan Ulutaş as he returns to 🇽🇰
#Kosovo
to lead
#KFOR
.
3 months ago
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Welcomed tdy 🇽🇰
#CentralElectionCommission
Chairperson Radoniqi at 🇪🇺
#EU
HoMs mtg, discussing the CEC's crucial role in ensuring integrity, inclusiveness, transparency and smooth organisation of the forthcoming elections &impartial, law-based decision making building public trust.
3 months ago
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Congratulations to 🇽🇰
#OmbudspersonInstitution
on its 25th anniversary! Full implementation of its recommendations by all 🇽🇰 institutions is vital, as a key
#HumanRights
&
#RuleOfLaw
safeguard and part of Kosovo’s 🇪🇺 integration path. The 🇪🇺 will continue supporting the OI's work.
3 months ago
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Happy
#CommunityDay
to all
#Kosovo
#Bosniaks
. Your heritage, language & traditions are an integral part of 🇽🇰’s diverse and vibrant social fabric. The 🇪🇺 reaffirms its support for a multi-ethnic 🇽🇰 where all communities are valued & their voices heard.
#EUbyYourSide
3 months ago
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Paid respect today to late
#KosovoPolice
Officer Afrim Bunjaku killed in the hideous Banjska/Banjskë attack 2 years ago. Attack perpetrators must be held accountable. The 🇪🇺 expects 🇷🇸 authorities to apprehend & prosecute those found in 🇷🇸 & respond to 🇽🇰's mutual legal assistance request.
3 months ago
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🙌 Great football last night ⚽️ Sincere congratulations to the 🇽🇰Kosovo team on their 2-0 win in the game with 🇸🇪Sweden. Best of luck in the rest of the UEFA European Qualifiers! 📸 @uefa.com
4 months ago
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Met the newly elected 🇽🇰 Assembly Speaker Dimal Basha today. We discussed the need to respect constitutional processes, ensuring inclusive, multi-ethnic institutions. The 🇪🇺 is here to support 🇽🇰-the formation of the Gov. & AoK committees is key to progressing w/the
#GrowthPlan
.
4 months ago
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Pleased to welcome today the newly arrived 🇸🇮Slovenian Ambassador to 🇽🇰Kosovo, Borut Blaj. Our discussion underscored the importance of working together as the
#EUFamily
🇪🇺 to support Kosovo’s progress on its EU path.
4 months ago
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In a courtesy call with the new
#UN
Development Coordinator in Kosovo, Steve O'Malley, today, we discussed strengthening 🇪🇺 EU – 🇺🇳UN coop & advancing the implementation of
#SDGsfor
the benefit of all in Kosovo. Strong partnerships remain key to achieving long-term progress.
4 months ago
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Had the pleasure of welcoming 🇫🇮Finnish Ambassador to Kosovo, Eevamari Laaksonen, today. We discussed the 🇪🇺EU's joint & continued support for 🇽🇰Kosovo’s development, reiterating the urgent need to constitute the Assembly & form the Government.
4 months ago
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On
#UkrainianIndependenceDay
, we honor the resilience, courage, and determination of the Ukrainian people 🇺🇦. The EU 🇪🇺 stands firmly with Ukraine through action, solidarity, and shared values. Today, and every day,
#WeStandWithUkraine
!
4 months ago
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Successful conclusion of the application process for jobs at the Regional Water Company (RWC) ‘Mitrovica,’ with the goal to integrate experienced workers from the north of Kosovo. (1/3)
4 months ago
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Thank you for the wonderful cooperation dear Matti Nissinen. Wish you all the best in the future!
5 months ago
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At our EU reception at
#Dokufest
, we celebrated the power of culture to connect and inspire. Honoured to support
#DakhaBrakha—voices
of creative resistance from 🇺🇦—performing tonight at Prizren Fortress.
#EUforCulture
🇪🇺🇽🇰🇺🇦
5 months ago
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Pleased to welcome Ireland’s Minister for European Affairs & Defence, Thomas Byrne, to Pristina. We exchanged views on developments in 🇽🇰Kosovo & the region. Close coordination with partners is vital for 🇪🇺 to build synergies & deliver greater impact for 🇽🇰’s people.
5 months ago
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Great to engage with motivated young students from around the world at the Kosovo International Summer Academy. I spoke about the EU’s role as a driving force for stability, reforms, and integration in the Western Balkans. The future is European.
5 months ago
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Had a meeting with President Osmani. Kosovo needs a full fledged government. The EU needs a full fledged government in Kosovo.
5 months ago
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Glad to meet Ambassador of Montenegro, Bernard Çobaj today. We discussed Montenegro’s EU path, strong bilateral ties, and our shared commitment to regional cooperation and EU values.
5 months ago
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Welcomed Giacomo Filibeck to the EU Office in Kosovo. Had a good discussion on the various strands of our cooperation with Kosovo and its political parties, as well as opportunities to accelerate regional integration into the European Union.
6 months ago
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EU Ambassadors and Heads of Missions in Kosovo thank H.E. Minca Benedejčič, Ambassador of Slovenia in Pristina, for her dedicated service and wish her success in future endeavours.
6 months ago
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The EU Heads of Missions discussed the situation after the Supreme Court decision. Attacks against individual judges and political interference into judiciary are inacceptable.
6 months ago
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Visited the Ethnographic Museum of Gjakovë/Đakovica, a remarkable space showcasing the region’s history, traditions & craftwork. Also walked through Çarshia e Vjetër, the cultural heart of the town. Impressed to witness such a living treasure.
6 months ago
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Insightful exchange with Gjakovë/Ðakovica’s business community today. Heard first-hand information about the challenges businesses face & discussed how to enhance dialogue between local businesses, the municipality & the EU to support local economic growth.
6 months ago
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Visited the Jakova Innovation Center. With EU and local support, it’s delivering real change with over 250 people trained, 16 small businesses launched & a strong focus on women & marginalized groups in the region. A true example of grassroots impact and inclusivity.
6 months ago
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Kicked off my visit to Gjakovë/ Ðakovica with a meeting with Mayor Ardian Gjini. Discussed local governance, economic development & EU cooperation. Commended his leadership on gender equality & his team's strong engagement in the EU-funded GEF project with UN Women.
6 months ago
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Just started the first SAA Subcommittee since the EU began lifting measures. I hope it’s the first of many — with strong cooperation from our Kosovo partners, we can get back on track and push forward across all sectors. Let’s make the most of the enlargement momentum.
6 months ago
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A pleasure to host Mr. Hiroyasu Tanigaki, new 🇯🇵 Chargé d’Affaires in Kosovo. We discussed shared priorities and reaffirmed our commitment to strong EU–Japan cooperation in support of Kosovo.
6 months ago
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