EU/Kosovo Framework Agreement: participation of Kosovo in Union programmes

The Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted the report by Ulrike LUNACEK (Greens/EFA, AT) on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Kosovo on the general principles for the participation of Kosovo in Union programmes.

The committee recommended the European Parliament to give its consent to the conclusion of the Framework Agreement.

The Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Kosovo entered into force on 1 April 2016.

The conclusion of the Framework Agreement will permit the gradual opening of or reinforced participation in certain Union programmes for Kosovo and strengthen the European perspective of the country and deepen the bilateral relations.