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Official account of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX Kosovo). RT & follow ≠ endorsement.
They highlighted challenges such as misogynistic attacks, lack of support rooted in patriarchal norms & gaps in protection. All agreed: hate speech must be recognized, reported & addressed. EULEX remains committed to supporting institutions to protect women in public life.
November 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Today, together with Assist Kosovo and the @EUKosovo, we continued our #16DaysOfActivism with an interactive discussion with women in public life. Former Ministers, MPs, municipal assembly members, mayoral candidates, journalists & KFA reps shared their experiences.
November 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
‼️2025 “Golden Sabre” Joint Exercise
📅 20-21 November
#EULEX Formed Police Unit & Reserve Formed Police Unit trained w/ KFOR & Kosovo Police to strengthen readiness & coord in implementing joint crowd & riot control procedures to better support security for the safety of all communities in Kosovo
November 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
📢 We are inviting motivated and ambitious international young professionals to apply for our next internship round!

🔍 Open to international applicants
🕒 Application deadline: 5 December 2025 at 17:00 CET
👉 More information: eulex-kosovo.eu/?page=2,31
November 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Today, we mark the European Day for the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and join our voices with the EU Office in Kosovo & UNICEF Kosovo Programme in calling for a stronger protection system and coordinated action, for every child in Kosovo.
#EndChildSexualAbuseDay
November 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
🚨 Vacancy Announcement 🚨

If you have strong language skills, a commitment to accuracy & are ready to contribute to our mission, we invite you to apply for the position of:

➡️ Interpreter/Translator (Albanian/Serbian/English)

👉 Details: bit.ly/4hJpTjW
🕒 Deadline: 19 November 2025 at 17:00 CET
November 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
On 30 & 31 October, EULEX’s Correctional Unit facilitated a 2-day workshop with the Kosovo Correctional Service to draft an internal rule on staff professional development, a key step toward a sustainable, self-managed in-service training system aligned with European standards.
November 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
This year marks 25 years of the Women, Peace & Security Agenda (UNSCR 1325) recognizing women as key agents of peace. 💙

Through our work supporting Kosovo institutions, we strive for gender equality, combat GBV & empower women in the rule of law.

👉 Learn more: tinyurl.com/2whey8ax
October 31, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🩸Donate blood, save a life!🩸

Continuing a valued tradition, 32 members of EULEX’s Formed Police Unit and 4 🇮🇹 Carabinieri from the Reserve Formed Police Unit donated blood at Clinical Hospital Centre in Mitrovica North, helping to ensure Kosovo’s hospitals have the vital supplies needed.
October 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Yesterday, EULEX hosted 12 PhD students and their professors from the Hans-Böckler-Foundation.🎓

Mission Press & Public Information Officer presented EULEX’s mandate and work, discussing with the group the Mission’s achievements and challenges over the years.
October 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Barbano congratulated Ambassador Rudolph. on his appointment & thanked him for 🇩🇪 unwavering contribution to EULEX in supporting the rule of law in Kosovo. He also wished him success, looking forward to working closely together.
October 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Today, the EULEX Head of Mission, Giovanni Pietro Barbano, had the pleasure to host the new German Ambassador to Kosovo, Rainer Rudolph.
October 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
👧 On this year #GirlChidDay, let us all be reminded of the strength, potential, and resilience of girls everywhere and let us continue to amplify their voices, invest in their leadership and protect their rights.
October 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
On 7–8 Oct 2025, EULEX's Correctional Unit held a workshop with Kosovo Correctional Service to draft new guidelines for prisoner transfers—aiming to reduce unnecessary moves, prevent preferential treatment & ensure placements meet individual needs.
October 9, 2025 at 7:40 AM
On 2 Oct 2025, #EULEX FPU & RFPU joined KTRBN, the Hungarian Contingent of the NATO-led KFOR mission for joint Crowd & Riot Control training. Officers practiced their skills in civil disturbance management & enhance the procedures necessary to carry out their responsibilities with other int. units.
October 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
At CSO-organised discussion Paths to Closure: Families & Societies Facing Legacy of the Missing, our Forensic Medicine Team's Head Luisa Marinho & HR Advisor Valentina Vitali presented forensic anthropology, archaeology & analytical support to search & identify missing persons.
September 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Today, @eulexdhom.bsky.social Emily Rakhorst had the honor to join the solemn commemoration in memory of fallen Kosovo Police’s Sergeant Afrim Bunjaku, killed in the line of duty 2 years ago.

We emphasize the EU’s calls for accountability for those responsible for carrying out this attack!
September 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
2/2 ...forming EULEX’s Reserve Formed Police Unit. EULEX Head Giovanni Pietro Barbano presided over today’s official ceremony attended by Ambassadors of EUROGENDFOR contributing states to announce RFPU full operational capability.
September 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
1/2 📌We strengthened our capacity to contribute to the security situation in Kosovo through the deployment of EUROGENDFOR from French Gendarmerie Nationale, Italian Carabinieri, Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, Polish Zandarmeria Wojskowa and Portuguese Guarda Nacional Republicana...
September 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
W/ Ambassador-at-Large/Head of the Office of the Embassy of Republic of Lithuania in Skopje, Vilma Dambrauskienė & the Kosovo Police, EULEX Head of Mission Giovanni Pietro Barbano paid respect to Audrius Šenavičius, EULEX Lithuanian Customs Officer, who was killed in the line of duty 12 years ago.
September 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
💪 🇵🇱 Welcome to our Formed Police Unit's XXXVIII rotation!

Today, the #EULEX Head of Mission Giovanni Pietro Barbano presided over the welcome ceremony for the 105 Polish Police men & women deployed to EULEX FPU to support 🇽🇰 stability & contribute to the security of all communities.
September 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The Delegation was briefed on our mandate by @eulexdhom.bsky.social Emily Rakhorst & by Senior Management at our HQ.
During their stay, they also visited Mitrovica North where they learned more about Mission’s work on the ground by EULEX Police Advisors North and Coordinator North.
September 17, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A pleasure hosting a Delegation from the Netherlands Police managing secondment to international Missions.
They were welcomed by EULEX Head of Mission, Giovanni Pietro Barbano, who stressed the cruciality of The Netherlands’ contribution through secondment of highly qualified officers to EULEX.
September 17, 2025 at 10:34 AM
💡 Great discussion on how #EULEX's monitoring helps foster judicial independence, transparency, accountability & respect for human rights with 14 judges from Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig, visiting the Mission to learn more about its complex mandate in strengthening Kosovo justice system.
September 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
The Mission remains committed to advance KCS's professional standards to best address the specific needs & guarantee the rights of all prisoners improving their rehabilitation and reintegration, without discrimination or political interference.
September 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM