Kosovo*
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.
Kosovo
Membership status
Potential candidate
Background
In 2008 the EU repeated its willingness to assist the economic and political development of Kosovo through a clear European perspective.
The EU helps contribute to stability in Kosovo through the EULEX rule of law mission in Kosovo, Special representative in Kosovo and Kosovo international Civilian Office.
More information on the country's relations with the EU
Interactive timeline
01-06-1999
NATO-led Kosovo FORce enters Kosovo.
01-04-2005
Commission adopts a communication on "A European Future for Kosovo"
01-02-2006
UN Special Envoy launches status negotiations
04-02-2008
Council adopts Joint Action establishing EU Rule of Law mission in Kosovo EULEX
15-06-2008
Constitution of Kosovo enters into force
15-06-2008
Kosovo adopts its Constitution
09-12-2008
EULEX becomes operational
14-10-2009
Commission issues communication 'Kosovo-Fulfilling its European Perspective'
08-03-2011
Following a UN General Assembly Resolution the Kosovo-Serbia technical dialogue begins
19-01-2012
Commission launches the visa liberalisation dialogue with Kosovo
30-05-2012
Commission launches the Structured Dialogue on the Rule of Law
14-06-2012
Commission issues Kosovo's visa liberalisation roadmap
10-09-2012
Kosovo declares the end of supervised independence
19-10-2012
High-level dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia as facilitated by HRVP Ashton begins.