European Neighbourhood Policy And Enlargement Negotiations
Kosovo
Kosovo
Kosovo*
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 and Special representative in Kosovo .
More information on the country's relations with the EU
Interactive timeline
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01-07-2018
Commission confirms that Kosovo has fulfilled all outstanding visa liberalisation benchmarks. Decision on Commission’s proposal is pending in the EP and the Council.
01-04-2016
The Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the EU and Kosovo enters into force.
19-10-2012
High-level dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia as facilitated by HRVP Ashton begins.
10-09-2012
Kosovo declares the end of supervised independence
14-06-2012
Commission issues Kosovo's visa liberalisation roadmap
30-05-2012
Commission launches the Structured Dialogue on the Rule of Law
19-01-2012
Commission launches the visa liberalisation dialogue with Kosovo
08-03-2011
Following a UN General Assembly Resolution the Kosovo-Serbia technical dialogue begins
14-10-2009
Commission issues communication 'Kosovo-Fulfilling its European Perspective'
09-12-2008
EULEX becomes operational
15-06-2008
Kosovo adopts its Constitution
04-02-2008
Council adopts Joint Action establishing EU Rule of Law mission in Kosovo EULEX
01-02-2006
UN Special Envoy launches status negotiations
01-04-2005
Commission adopts a communication on "A European Future for Kosovo"
* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
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