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This paper examines the European Union’s (EU) strategy towards the Western Balkan countries, with a particular focus on Kosovo’s relationship with the EU. The analysis begins with the inception of the regional integration process through the Stability Pact, followed by various EU instruments such as Free Trade Agreements, CEFTA 2006, the Regional Economic Area, and the Common Regional Market. Highlighting the significance of Albania and North Macedonia commencing EU accession negotiations in 2022, the paper addresses the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the EU enlargement process. It also evaluates the EU’s absorption capacity and the influence of regional initiatives like the Common Regional Market and the Stabilization and Association Agreement on Kosovo’s EU integration. The concluding sections explore future challenges in Kosovo-EU relations, emphasizing the need for reforms and regional cooperation to overcome political and economic hurdles.

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The Future Relations Between the European Union and Kosovo

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    2025年

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  • Gazmend Qorraj

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This paper examines the European Union’s (EU) strategy towards the Western Balkan countries, with a particular focus on Kosovo’s relationship with the EU. The analysis begins with the inception of the regional integration process through the Stability Pact, followed by various EU instruments such as Free Trade Agreements, CEFTA 2006, the Regional Economic Area, and the Common Regional Market. Highlighting the significance of Albania and North Macedonia commencing EU accession negotiations in 2022, the paper addresses the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the EU enlargement process. It also evaluates the EU’s absorption capacity and the influence of regional initiatives like the Common Regional Market and the Stabilization and Association Agreement on Kosovo’s EU integration. The concluding sections explore future challenges in Kosovo-EU relations, emphasizing the need for reforms and regional cooperation to overcome political and economic hurdles.