Paris, 11 November, 2026
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, was hosted last night at the National Assembly of the French Republic for discussions with representatives of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on European Affairs.
In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Kurti spoke about the democratic progress and sustainable development of the Republic of Kosovo, while highlighting France’s significant role in the country’s European future, security, and economic development. He further noted that the political dialogue with President Macron has opened up opportunities to deepen the partnership. He also referred to the five agreements and instruments signed in July: two concerning legal cooperation, one regarding learning the French language, a 60-million-euro loan for infrastructure investments for the Mediterranean Games, and a letter of intent for cooperation on “Prishtina 2030.” While noting the risks posed by external actors in the Western Balkans, Prime Minister Kurti stated that France has always supported enlargement as a form of European reunification. He added that Kosovo has made its strategic choice and is now seeking a merit-based accession process.
“Our application for EU membership has been awaiting the next step since December 2022. We are seeking candidate status and the opening of negotiations. We believe this will further contribute to peace and stability in the Balkans, strengthen our democratic institutions, and increase prosperity for our people,” he said.
Prime Minister Kurti emphasized that the Republic of Kosovo is prepared to receive the questionnaire and move forward, while requesting France’s assistance in securing a decision from the European Council.
During the discussion, Prime Minister Kurti addressed a range of topics, including institutional stability and political developments in the region.
