Thank you for five wonderful years and don't forget to keep the ball rolling.

On the occasion of my farewell, Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti received me one last time in his office. Thanks for five years of cooperation. 🇩🇪🤝🇽🇰

Two years since the terrible Banjska attack and yet, the self-confessed leader of the attack, Radoičić, continues to live freely in Serbia. Despite various assurances that the perpetrators will be held accountable, still no justice has been served. (1/2)

Life is like a train ride My Deputy Christian Böttcher visited Trainkos, discussed future plans with CEO Statovci, and rode in the driver's cabin between Fushe Kosove & Pristina. Upgrading Kosovo’s railways could boost green transport & regional links.

Regarding yesterday’s statement from Srpska List (SL) that integration of education and health institutions was never part of negotiations or any agreements, I would like to make the following statement:

Grateful for five meaningful years, I expressed my deep appreciation for the support I received and the connections that were built over the past years at a reception at my residence on Wednesday. (1/2)

For the first time since the launch of the Berlin Process in 2014, Pristina is hosting a major Berlin Process event. Young leaders and activists from the Western Balkans use their voices to shape the Berlin Process and help ensure a peaceful, secure, and economically viable future for the region.

At the end of my mandate, I was received by President Vjosa Osmani. I expressed my sincere gratitude for the cooperation during my time in Kosovo. As a small personal gesture, I was pleased to present her with homemade jam.🇩🇪🤝🇽🇰

Clear message from Berlin: coordination and cooperation is needed, not more escalatory steps

Congratulations on 25 years Diakonie Training Center Mitrovice! This weekend we celebrated 25 years of community work bridging skills and opportunities across all age groups and communities. The German Embassy in Pristina is proud to be a longstanding partner.

My Deputy Christian Böttcher visited the site of Kosovo’s first Paleolithic excavations, a project by the Archaeological Institute of Kosovo & University of Tübingen. German students are on site, already contributing to exciting discoverie.

The Western Balkans - including 🇽🇰 - remain a clear priority in Germany’s foreign policy. This was emphasized at the opening of this year’s Ambassadors Conference in Berlin, where we convene to shape the direction of Germany’s foreign policy and the strong cooperation with our partners worldwide.

Congratulations to the winners of the Harmony Hero Awards 2025! Happy to host the award ceremony again this year at the german Residence.Your commitment to peace, reconciliation and community development is truly remarkable. (1/2)

Thank you Madam President for the good discussion! At the meeting I expressed my concern on the ongoing pol. & instit. deadlock as well as recent public discourse that casts doubt on judicial rulings, as such developments risk eroding public trust in the independence and the integrity of judiciary.

Every day the people of Ukraine demonstrate courage and strength. We stand by their side. Together with the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, @euinkosovo.bsky.social and the British Embassy Pristina, we honored the Independence Day of Ukraine. (1/3)

Congratulations to Dimal Basha, the new Speaker of Kosovo’s Assembly. Hoping that Kosovo will now be able to move forward in forming the institutions.

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!

Jeden Tag beweisen die Menschen in der #Ukraine Mut & Stärke. Wir stehen fest an ihrer Seite. Über die Grenzen & Zukunft der 🇺🇦 entscheidet allein die 🇺🇦. Wir müssen sicherstellen, dass dies nie unter Zwang geschieht & üben weiter Druck auf #Russland aus, den Krieg zu beenden.

Statement by Quint and the EU on the registration of parties for Local Elections (1/4)

A big step for clean rivers and public health in Kosovo! Today we celebrate the signing of the co-financing agreement between the municipalities of Prishtina & Fushe Kosova and the Regional Water Company Prishtina – with the help of a German government grant of €42 million, via KfW.

Great work with the help of #EU on jointly overcoming technical and political obstacles, building trust and setting an example for future steps.

Mr. Michael Reiffenstuel, the Director for the Western Balkans, Turkiye, Council of Europe and OSCE of the German Federal Foreign Office, visited Kosovo August 10/11. He met with a broad spectrum of Kosovo’s political leaders, notably President Vjosa Osmani and outgoing Prime Minister Albin Kurti.

Congratulations to Vladimir Obradović from Montenegro and 🇲🇪 Kreshnik Loka from Albania 🇦🇱 the new leaders of #RYCO! Your work matters. Reconciliation and friendship start with the young. (1/3)

Honoured to join the groundbreaking of the new Axians Campus in Pristina 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇽🇰 A true 🇫🇷-🇩🇪 success story, Axians, continues to invest in 🇽🇰's digital future - connecting European innovation with local talent & opportunity. Proud to see cooperation thriving through concrete, long-term investment 💻🚀

🇩🇪 A visit full of flashbacks + impressive insights: Together with my Deputy, I explored the technical gear & operational strength of our KFOR troops at Camp Bondsteel. Still proud to see the Ahlmann in action - now a bit more modern than in my Marine days. Thanks to the team for their great work! 🫡

Full support for the EU Ambassador's position! Such attacks against individual judges and political interference into judiciary is absolutely inacceptable. It's the least what this country needs in this already difficult political situation.

Despite the rain, we had a great day out with a local hiking club in 🇽🇰‘s northeast. 🌼 From flowers to a salamander, nature had lots to offer. Talks with locals gave insight into daily life & concern about illegal woodcutting. 🌤️ Sunshine joined us finally, rounding off the hike with a great meal.

Joined today’s change of command at Camp Film City. Together with General Nawrat, I witnessed Colonel Reichstein hand over command of the 🇩🇪 contingent to Colonel Müller. Grateful for Col Reichstein’s dedicated leadership and service - best wishes to Col Müller in his new important role! 🫡🇩🇪🤝🇽🇰

🌄 Honoured to join the panel at Klubi Alpin Prishtina’s Outdoor Festival—a great opportunity to speak about something close to my heart: the outdoors. As someone who loves to hike, ski & bike, I truly believe in the power of nature to restore and connect us. 🇽🇰‘s mountains never cease to inspire 🌿⛰️

📣 Farewell to my Deputy, Matthias Conrad - a pillar of the Embassy, a valued colleague & a passionate footballer. He’ll be greatly missed. ⚽🇩🇪 At the same time, we welcome Christian Böttcher as my new Deputy. Already part of our team, he brings experience - and a love for 🇽🇰’s beautiful mountains! ⛰️

📣 Justice must prevail. We welcome the 🇺🇦–CoE agreement to create a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression - an essential step toward accountability + peace ⚖️🕊️ We also commend Kosovo 🇽🇰 for its principled support, despite lacking formal recognition. Justice is the foundation of lasting peace.

🇽🇰 needs functioning institutions now! I fully support the civil society's demand for working institutions. The people expect leadership, not political deadlock. It's time for elected MPs to act in 🇽🇰’s interest: country first, party politics second. Consensus isn’t weakness - it’s responsibility. 🇽🇰

🚔🐕 Proud to see 5 new vehicles handed over to the KP's K-9 Unit - boosting capacity to detect firearms + explosives across 🇽🇰. 🇩🇪, together with the OSCE and other partners, remains committed to supporting effective, inclusive & modern policing - investing in security that serves all communities 🇩🇪🤝🇽🇰

🎗️ On this International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, I joined partners at Kosovo’s CRSV Commission to honor survivors and reaffirm support. Kosovo has one of the region’s strongest reparation models. 💜🕊️

📢 Kosovo must act now! 🚀🇽🇰 Political uncertainty & economic stagnation deter investors while neighbors push forward. In his op-ed, Besnik Vasolli lays out steps Kosovo must take to stay competitive. Thanks, @besnikv.bsky.social, for speaking up - it's time for action! www.koha.net/veshtrime/ne...

🌈 Pride in Pristina! Under sunny skies, the German Embassy & partners joined this year’s Pride Parade, celebrating diversity, equality & love! 🏳️‍🌈☀️ A more inclusive society is a stronger one - acceptance & respect empower us all. Love is love! 💙🌈

Today, 26 years ago, NATO’s KFOR mission started. To quote former 🇬🇧 Def. Sec./NATO-GS Lord Robertson: „The aim was Milosevic‘ forces out, NATO in and refugees back.“ Mission was accomplished. 🇽🇰 declared independence in 2008 and is a success story. 🇩🇪 is and remains among 🇽🇰 closest partners. 🇩🇪🤝🇽🇰

With 8k+ visitors, 130 companies & 500+ career opportunities, the recent job fair was full of ambition & potential! 🚀 Ambassador Rohde reaffirmed 🇩🇪's commitment to 🇽🇰's economic growth, but 🇽🇰 must also take an active role in shaping its own future 💪 👏 Congratulations to all jobseekers & partners 🎉✨

📚 Proud to inaugurate the Youth and Adult Learning and Education Center (YALEC) in Vushtrri alongside Acting Minister Nagavci & Mayor Idrizi! A milestone for lifelong learning, offering opportunities for youth & adults to grow, innovate & succeed. Germany remains committed to education for all! 🇩🇪🇽🇰✨

🌍 Honoring an outstanding Peacekeeper! Cornelia Taylor, DHoM at OSCE Kosovo, seconded by the German Government, embodies this every day - with dedication, courage, and commitment to peace. I‘m proud to see her being recognized as one of our Peacekeepers of the Year! Congratulations, Cornelia! 🎖️👏

⛰️ Thanking 🇽🇰‘s incredible Mountain Rescue team! Joined by colleagues from 🇳🇱 & 🇺🇸 Embassies, I thanked them for their life-saving work. Just 2️⃣ weeks ago, they rescued 2 stranded tourists on the High Scardus Trail - a mission completed with skill & dedication. Grateful for their commitment! 🇩🇪🇽🇰🏔️

🇩🇪 Meet Dr. Johann Wadephul, Germany’s new Foreign Minister! As senior parliamentarian, he brings years of foreign policy experience to the role. Expect a strong focus on diplomacy, Europe and international cooperation. @aussenminister.diplo.de @diplo.de

⚽ A fantastic football exchange in Pristina! Met with the under-18 selection of the Football Association of Saxony, here for 2 friendly matches against the Kosovar under-18 team. Great to discuss the strong ties between 🇩🇪 & 🇽🇰 - on and off the pitch! Best of luck to the Saxony team in its matches🔥

Pleasure to be back in #Kosovo for #WPSRKS2025, on invitation of President Vjosa Osmani. Underlined on my panel that lasting peace & recovery need inclusive processes, taking into account also interests & specific trauma of children.Transitional Justice is key for reconciliation. @pristina.diplo.de

Kicked off the 2025 “Hiking with the Ambassador” series with a great hike toward Konjushka Peak! With over 50 hikers, including 🇩🇪 KFOR soldiers, we were guided by Uta Ibrahimi - but turned back for safety near Konjushka Lake. Looking forward to the next hike - better weather, full success! 🚶‍♂️🇽🇰🇩🇪

📢 Access to justice is vital for democracy! At the Kosovo Law Institute and FOL project closing, I highlighted key findings: rights are respected, but challenges remain, like slow case resolutions. 🇩🇪 strongly supports 🇽🇰’s Council of Europe bid - swift action is needed. Let’s make it happen! 🇩🇪🤝🏽🇽🇰

🇩🇪🔩 Strengthening Kosovo-Germany business ties! Together with my deputy, I visited Bizmark, a thriving metal-processing company exporting to Germany & proudly part of KDWV. Impressed by heavy machinery at work, we later met Mayor Muhaxheri to discuss boosting 🇩🇪 business & investment in Peja.

Tune in tonight for Rubikon on Klan Kosova where I’ll appear along my 🇨🇵 colleague. 🔹The need for movement—standing still is not a strategy 🔹The importance of compromise, especially on minority rights 🔹🇽🇰‘s EU path & the challenges ahead With major global issues at play, 🇽🇰 must move forward.

This morning, the representatives of 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇬🇧🇮🇹 & EU 🇪🇺 met with Flutura Kusari and Xhemajl Rexha, discussing the situation of press and media in Kosovo 🇽🇰. Free and independent journalism is a corner stone of democracy and deserves to be respected and protected.

A warm welcome to Ambassador Gerard McGurk, the new Head of the OSCE Mission to 🇽🇰! Germany remains fully committed to supporting the OSCE’s mandate and its implementation. Having an Ambassador with deep local and regional expertise at the helm is a great asset for the mission’s important work!