Aivo Orav
@euambks.bsky.social
Ambassador
EU Special Representative/
Head of EU Office in Kosovo
EU Special Representative/
Head of EU Office in Kosovo
🧵Today the @ec.europa.eu published 2025 #Kosovo Report. In a presser with Caretaker PM Kurti I highlighted:
1. It's a decisive time for🇽🇰, WB6 & the🇪🇺.
The 🇪🇺 is ready to bring partners w/European aspirations even closer.
#EU #Enlargement is not a distant goal-it is a strategic imperative.
1. It's a decisive time for🇽🇰, WB6 & the🇪🇺.
The 🇪🇺 is ready to bring partners w/European aspirations even closer.
#EU #Enlargement is not a distant goal-it is a strategic imperative.
November 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🧵Today the @ec.europa.eu published 2025 #Kosovo Report. In a presser with Caretaker PM Kurti I highlighted:
1. It's a decisive time for🇽🇰, WB6 & the🇪🇺.
The 🇪🇺 is ready to bring partners w/European aspirations even closer.
#EU #Enlargement is not a distant goal-it is a strategic imperative.
1. It's a decisive time for🇽🇰, WB6 & the🇪🇺.
The 🇪🇺 is ready to bring partners w/European aspirations even closer.
#EU #Enlargement is not a distant goal-it is a strategic imperative.
On #WPS25, honoured to present tdy with Kosovo Women's Network Director Rogova the joint Gender Analysis of Peace & Security in 🇽🇰 #Kosovo.
The 🇪🇺 EU in Kosovo will continue supporting #GenderEquality, #WomenEmpowerment & #GBVelimination as pillars of peace, security & sustainable development.
The 🇪🇺 EU in Kosovo will continue supporting #GenderEquality, #WomenEmpowerment & #GBVelimination as pillars of peace, security & sustainable development.
October 31, 2025 at 12:47 PM
On #WPS25, honoured to present tdy with Kosovo Women's Network Director Rogova the joint Gender Analysis of Peace & Security in 🇽🇰 #Kosovo.
The 🇪🇺 EU in Kosovo will continue supporting #GenderEquality, #WomenEmpowerment & #GBVelimination as pillars of peace, security & sustainable development.
The 🇪🇺 EU in Kosovo will continue supporting #GenderEquality, #WomenEmpowerment & #GBVelimination as pillars of peace, security & sustainable development.
At the European Committee of the Regions Working Group on #Kosovo mtg in Pristina today, I underlined that 70% of #EU #integration-related reforms need to be implemented by #municipalities, making them key to the #enlargement process.
🇪🇺 support for local-level #development in 🇽🇰 therefore continues.
🇪🇺 support for local-level #development in 🇽🇰 therefore continues.
October 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
At the European Committee of the Regions Working Group on #Kosovo mtg in Pristina today, I underlined that 70% of #EU #integration-related reforms need to be implemented by #municipalities, making them key to the #enlargement process.
🇪🇺 support for local-level #development in 🇽🇰 therefore continues.
🇪🇺 support for local-level #development in 🇽🇰 therefore continues.
Glad to open EU in Kosovo-supported #GlassRoomExhibition: #Misinformation Edition in Pristina today, launching the 🇪🇺’s Global Media & Information Literacy Week activities in 🇽🇰.
Knowledge and critical thinking are our best tools against misinformation & guardians of democracy!
Knowledge and critical thinking are our best tools against misinformation & guardians of democracy!
October 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Glad to open EU in Kosovo-supported #GlassRoomExhibition: #Misinformation Edition in Pristina today, launching the 🇪🇺’s Global Media & Information Literacy Week activities in 🇽🇰.
Knowledge and critical thinking are our best tools against misinformation & guardians of democracy!
Knowledge and critical thinking are our best tools against misinformation & guardians of democracy!
Visited today 🇽🇰's Justice Academy & marked the #EuropeanDayofJustice with newly appointed judges, prosecutors & Director Fejzullahu, focusing on judicial independence & accountability.
🇽🇰 Kosovo should urgently adopt the #CivilCode – key to it's #RuleOfLaw reform & the 🇪🇺 EU integration path.
🇽🇰 Kosovo should urgently adopt the #CivilCode – key to it's #RuleOfLaw reform & the 🇪🇺 EU integration path.
October 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Visited today 🇽🇰's Justice Academy & marked the #EuropeanDayofJustice with newly appointed judges, prosecutors & Director Fejzullahu, focusing on judicial independence & accountability.
🇽🇰 Kosovo should urgently adopt the #CivilCode – key to it's #RuleOfLaw reform & the 🇪🇺 EU integration path.
🇽🇰 Kosovo should urgently adopt the #CivilCode – key to it's #RuleOfLaw reform & the 🇪🇺 EU integration path.
Good discussion tdy with the 🇫🇮 Finnish Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee delegation & Ambassador Laaksonen, on the current political situation in 🇽🇰 #Kosovo and its #EUintegration process.
We underlined the 🇪🇺’s support for strengthening the #RuleOfLaw & related reforms.
We underlined the 🇪🇺’s support for strengthening the #RuleOfLaw & related reforms.
October 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Good discussion tdy with the 🇫🇮 Finnish Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee delegation & Ambassador Laaksonen, on the current political situation in 🇽🇰 #Kosovo and its #EUintegration process.
We underlined the 🇪🇺’s support for strengthening the #RuleOfLaw & related reforms.
We underlined the 🇪🇺’s support for strengthening the #RuleOfLaw & related reforms.
Had a good exchange with the newly appointed 🇩🇪German Ambassador to 🇽🇰Kosovo, @rainerrudolph.bsky.social. We discussed current political developments & the importance of the 🇪🇺’s continued support for #Kosovo’s progress on its #EU integration path, to the benefit of all its citizens. @pristina.diplo.de
October 16, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Had a good exchange with the newly appointed 🇩🇪German Ambassador to 🇽🇰Kosovo, @rainerrudolph.bsky.social. We discussed current political developments & the importance of the 🇪🇺’s continued support for #Kosovo’s progress on its #EU integration path, to the benefit of all its citizens. @pristina.diplo.de
Honoured to welcome today in 🇽🇰 #Kosovo the 🇪🇺
@ec.europa.eu President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu ahead of her meetings with President Osmani & Caretaker Prime Minister Kurti.
@ec.europa.eu President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu ahead of her meetings with President Osmani & Caretaker Prime Minister Kurti.
October 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Honoured to welcome today in 🇽🇰 #Kosovo the 🇪🇺
@ec.europa.eu President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu ahead of her meetings with President Osmani & Caretaker Prime Minister Kurti.
@ec.europa.eu President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu ahead of her meetings with President Osmani & Caretaker Prime Minister Kurti.
One more great game 🙌
Congratulation to 🇽🇰 Kosovo on last night’s 1:0 win in the game with 🇸🇪 Sweden in UEFA EURO Qualifiers.
Keep it up 👍
📸 UEFA.com
Congratulation to 🇽🇰 Kosovo on last night’s 1:0 win in the game with 🇸🇪 Sweden in UEFA EURO Qualifiers.
Keep it up 👍
📸 UEFA.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:37 AM
One more great game 🙌
Congratulation to 🇽🇰 Kosovo on last night’s 1:0 win in the game with 🇸🇪 Sweden in UEFA EURO Qualifiers.
Keep it up 👍
📸 UEFA.com
Congratulation to 🇽🇰 Kosovo on last night’s 1:0 win in the game with 🇸🇪 Sweden in UEFA EURO Qualifiers.
Keep it up 👍
📸 UEFA.com
Welcome the peaceful, competitive & inclusive conduct of the 1st round of 🇽🇰 #Kosovo's #LocalElections with participation of all communities, as well as a free, fair and inclusive media coverage contributing to a transparent electoral process, expected also in the 2nd round.
October 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Welcome the peaceful, competitive & inclusive conduct of the 1st round of 🇽🇰 #Kosovo's #LocalElections with participation of all communities, as well as a free, fair and inclusive media coverage contributing to a transparent electoral process, expected also in the 2nd round.
Every electoral vote counts & matters in strengthening 🇽🇰Kosovo as a vibrant & multi-ethnic democratic country.
With local elections coming up this Sunday, I call on all eligible voters, regardless of ethnicity or party preference, to cast their ballot & choose their reps. 1/2
With local elections coming up this Sunday, I call on all eligible voters, regardless of ethnicity or party preference, to cast their ballot & choose their reps. 1/2
October 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Every electoral vote counts & matters in strengthening 🇽🇰Kosovo as a vibrant & multi-ethnic democratic country.
With local elections coming up this Sunday, I call on all eligible voters, regardless of ethnicity or party preference, to cast their ballot & choose their reps. 1/2
With local elections coming up this Sunday, I call on all eligible voters, regardless of ethnicity or party preference, to cast their ballot & choose their reps. 1/2
In a meeting with 🇦🇹 Europe Minister Claudia Plakolm
& 🇸🇮 MFA State Secretary Neva Grašič
today, @eulexkosovo.bsky.social HoM
and I discussed recent developments in #Kosovo, the importance of the forthcoming elections, and the need to overcome the political stalemate — all key for 🇽🇰’s progress.
& 🇸🇮 MFA State Secretary Neva Grašič
today, @eulexkosovo.bsky.social HoM
and I discussed recent developments in #Kosovo, the importance of the forthcoming elections, and the need to overcome the political stalemate — all key for 🇽🇰’s progress.
October 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In a meeting with 🇦🇹 Europe Minister Claudia Plakolm
& 🇸🇮 MFA State Secretary Neva Grašič
today, @eulexkosovo.bsky.social HoM
and I discussed recent developments in #Kosovo, the importance of the forthcoming elections, and the need to overcome the political stalemate — all key for 🇽🇰’s progress.
& 🇸🇮 MFA State Secretary Neva Grašič
today, @eulexkosovo.bsky.social HoM
and I discussed recent developments in #Kosovo, the importance of the forthcoming elections, and the need to overcome the political stalemate — all key for 🇽🇰’s progress.
At today’s NATO Kosovo Force- KFOR Change of Command Ceremony, I thanked KFOR’s XXIX Commander Major General Barduani for his excellent cooperation & support to 🇪🇺
EU in Kosovo.
Looking forward to working with Major General Özkan Ulutaş as he returns to 🇽🇰 #Kosovo to lead #KFOR.
EU in Kosovo.
Looking forward to working with Major General Özkan Ulutaş as he returns to 🇽🇰 #Kosovo to lead #KFOR.
October 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Welcomed tdy 🇽🇰 #CentralElectionCommission Chairperson Radoniqi at 🇪🇺 #EU HoMs mtg, discussing the CEC's crucial role in ensuring integrity, inclusiveness, transparency and smooth organisation of the forthcoming elections &impartial, law-based decision making building public trust.
October 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Welcomed tdy 🇽🇰 #CentralElectionCommission Chairperson Radoniqi at 🇪🇺 #EU HoMs mtg, discussing the CEC's crucial role in ensuring integrity, inclusiveness, transparency and smooth organisation of the forthcoming elections &impartial, law-based decision making building public trust.
Congratulations to 🇽🇰 #OmbudspersonInstitution on its 25th anniversary!
Full implementation of its recommendations by all 🇽🇰 institutions is vital, as a key #HumanRights & #RuleOfLaw safeguard and part of Kosovo’s 🇪🇺 integration path.
The 🇪🇺 will continue supporting the OI's work.
Full implementation of its recommendations by all 🇽🇰 institutions is vital, as a key #HumanRights & #RuleOfLaw safeguard and part of Kosovo’s 🇪🇺 integration path.
The 🇪🇺 will continue supporting the OI's work.
October 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Congratulations to 🇽🇰 #OmbudspersonInstitution on its 25th anniversary!
Full implementation of its recommendations by all 🇽🇰 institutions is vital, as a key #HumanRights & #RuleOfLaw safeguard and part of Kosovo’s 🇪🇺 integration path.
The 🇪🇺 will continue supporting the OI's work.
Full implementation of its recommendations by all 🇽🇰 institutions is vital, as a key #HumanRights & #RuleOfLaw safeguard and part of Kosovo’s 🇪🇺 integration path.
The 🇪🇺 will continue supporting the OI's work.
Happy #CommunityDay to all #Kosovo #Bosniaks.
Your heritage, language & traditions are an integral part of 🇽🇰’s diverse and vibrant social fabric.
The 🇪🇺 reaffirms its support for a multi-ethnic 🇽🇰 where all communities are valued & their voices heard.
#EUbyYourSide
Your heritage, language & traditions are an integral part of 🇽🇰’s diverse and vibrant social fabric.
The 🇪🇺 reaffirms its support for a multi-ethnic 🇽🇰 where all communities are valued & their voices heard.
#EUbyYourSide
September 28, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Happy #CommunityDay to all #Kosovo #Bosniaks.
Your heritage, language & traditions are an integral part of 🇽🇰’s diverse and vibrant social fabric.
The 🇪🇺 reaffirms its support for a multi-ethnic 🇽🇰 where all communities are valued & their voices heard.
#EUbyYourSide
Your heritage, language & traditions are an integral part of 🇽🇰’s diverse and vibrant social fabric.
The 🇪🇺 reaffirms its support for a multi-ethnic 🇽🇰 where all communities are valued & their voices heard.
#EUbyYourSide
Paid respect today to late #KosovoPolice Officer Afrim Bunjaku killed in the hideous Banjska/Banjskë attack 2 years ago.
Attack perpetrators must be held accountable.
The 🇪🇺 expects 🇷🇸 authorities to apprehend & prosecute those found in 🇷🇸 & respond to 🇽🇰's mutual legal assistance request.
Attack perpetrators must be held accountable.
The 🇪🇺 expects 🇷🇸 authorities to apprehend & prosecute those found in 🇷🇸 & respond to 🇽🇰's mutual legal assistance request.
September 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Paid respect today to late #KosovoPolice Officer Afrim Bunjaku killed in the hideous Banjska/Banjskë attack 2 years ago.
Attack perpetrators must be held accountable.
The 🇪🇺 expects 🇷🇸 authorities to apprehend & prosecute those found in 🇷🇸 & respond to 🇽🇰's mutual legal assistance request.
Attack perpetrators must be held accountable.
The 🇪🇺 expects 🇷🇸 authorities to apprehend & prosecute those found in 🇷🇸 & respond to 🇽🇰's mutual legal assistance request.
🙌 Great football last night ⚽️
Sincere congratulations to the 🇽🇰Kosovo team on their 2-0 win in the game with 🇸🇪Sweden.
Best of luck in the rest of the
UEFA European Qualifiers!
📸 @uefa.com
Sincere congratulations to the 🇽🇰Kosovo team on their 2-0 win in the game with 🇸🇪Sweden.
Best of luck in the rest of the
UEFA European Qualifiers!
📸 @uefa.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:15 AM
🙌 Great football last night ⚽️
Sincere congratulations to the 🇽🇰Kosovo team on their 2-0 win in the game with 🇸🇪Sweden.
Best of luck in the rest of the
UEFA European Qualifiers!
📸 @uefa.com
Sincere congratulations to the 🇽🇰Kosovo team on their 2-0 win in the game with 🇸🇪Sweden.
Best of luck in the rest of the
UEFA European Qualifiers!
📸 @uefa.com
Met the newly elected 🇽🇰 Assembly Speaker Dimal Basha today.
We discussed the need to respect constitutional processes, ensuring inclusive, multi-ethnic institutions.
The 🇪🇺 is here to support 🇽🇰-the formation of the Gov. & AoK committees is key to progressing w/the #GrowthPlan.
We discussed the need to respect constitutional processes, ensuring inclusive, multi-ethnic institutions.
The 🇪🇺 is here to support 🇽🇰-the formation of the Gov. & AoK committees is key to progressing w/the #GrowthPlan.
September 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Met the newly elected 🇽🇰 Assembly Speaker Dimal Basha today.
We discussed the need to respect constitutional processes, ensuring inclusive, multi-ethnic institutions.
The 🇪🇺 is here to support 🇽🇰-the formation of the Gov. & AoK committees is key to progressing w/the #GrowthPlan.
We discussed the need to respect constitutional processes, ensuring inclusive, multi-ethnic institutions.
The 🇪🇺 is here to support 🇽🇰-the formation of the Gov. & AoK committees is key to progressing w/the #GrowthPlan.
Pleased to welcome today the newly arrived 🇸🇮Slovenian Ambassador to 🇽🇰Kosovo, Borut Blaj.
Our discussion underscored the importance of working together as the #EUFamily 🇪🇺 to support Kosovo’s progress on its EU path.
Our discussion underscored the importance of working together as the #EUFamily 🇪🇺 to support Kosovo’s progress on its EU path.
September 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Pleased to welcome today the newly arrived 🇸🇮Slovenian Ambassador to 🇽🇰Kosovo, Borut Blaj.
Our discussion underscored the importance of working together as the #EUFamily 🇪🇺 to support Kosovo’s progress on its EU path.
Our discussion underscored the importance of working together as the #EUFamily 🇪🇺 to support Kosovo’s progress on its EU path.
In a courtesy call with the new #UN Development Coordinator in Kosovo, Steve O'Malley, today, we discussed strengthening 🇪🇺 EU – 🇺🇳UN coop & advancing the implementation of #SDGsfor the benefit of all in Kosovo.
Strong partnerships remain key to achieving long-term progress.
Strong partnerships remain key to achieving long-term progress.
September 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Had the pleasure of welcoming 🇫🇮Finnish Ambassador to Kosovo, Eevamari Laaksonen, today.
We discussed the 🇪🇺EU's joint & continued support for 🇽🇰Kosovo’s development, reiterating the urgent need to constitute the Assembly & form the Government.
We discussed the 🇪🇺EU's joint & continued support for 🇽🇰Kosovo’s development, reiterating the urgent need to constitute the Assembly & form the Government.
September 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Had the pleasure of welcoming 🇫🇮Finnish Ambassador to Kosovo, Eevamari Laaksonen, today.
We discussed the 🇪🇺EU's joint & continued support for 🇽🇰Kosovo’s development, reiterating the urgent need to constitute the Assembly & form the Government.
We discussed the 🇪🇺EU's joint & continued support for 🇽🇰Kosovo’s development, reiterating the urgent need to constitute the Assembly & form the Government.
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!
The EU 🇪🇺 stands firmly with Ukraine through action, solidarity, and shared values.
Today, and every day, #WeStandWithUkraine!
August 24, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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!
The EU 🇪🇺 stands firmly with Ukraine through action, solidarity, and shared values.
Today, and every day, #WeStandWithUkraine!
Successful conclusion of the application process for jobs at the Regional Water Company (RWC) ‘Mitrovica,’ with the goal to integrate experienced workers from the north of Kosovo. (1/3)
August 20, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Successful conclusion of the application process for jobs at the Regional Water Company (RWC) ‘Mitrovica,’ with the goal to integrate experienced workers from the north of Kosovo. (1/3)
Thank you for the wonderful cooperation dear Matti Nissinen.
Wish you all the best in the future!
Wish you all the best in the future!
August 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Thank you for the wonderful cooperation dear Matti Nissinen.
Wish you all the best in the future!
Wish you all the best in the future!