Negotiations Kosovo - Germany: Germany pledges 90 million euros for employment, energy and integration of Kosovo in the EU
After the end of the negotiations between Kosovo and Germany, the German Government pledged an additional support of 90 million euros for the Republic of Kosovo for the period 2024/2025, of which 20 million euros are in the form of grants. This new agreement marks a significant increase in the value of support compared to the previous one for the period 2022/2023, which was worth 37 million euros, thus proving the deepening of cooperation between the two countries.
These funds will be destined to support Kosovo's integration into the European Union and, among other things, focus on investments in the energy sector, namely the decarbonization process, guaranteeing sustainable economic development, providing training and employment as well as supporting municipalities, especially in waste management and environmental protection. The Minister of Finance, Labor and Transfers, Mr. Hekuran Murati emphasized the close cooperation with the German Government, mentioning several important projects that have been implemented within this cooperation, such as the project for the construction of the solar heating plant and the rehabilitation of waste water in Pristina , waste management throughout Kosovo as well as the establishment of the Innovation and Training Park (ITP) in Prizren. Regarding the support pledged today, Minister Murati thanked the German Government, stressing that such support further strengthens relations between the two countries, promotes the economic development of Kosovo and brings it closer to the European Union.