Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2252(INI)
2025 Commission report on Kosovo
Own-initiative report (INI): Parliament’s own position on a topic. It is not binding. · First reading
Parliament sets out its own position on a topic. The resolution is not binding but signals what Parliament wants.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 17 June 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Referred to committee(done) 18 December 2025
- Committee work(done) Report adopted 3 June 2026
- Tabled for plenary(done) 10 June 2026
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 17 June 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
17 June 2026 · decision 16
Foreign affairs, Resolution
2025 Commission report on Kosovo
Adopted 412 for · 174 against · 58 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text commends Kosovo's commitment to EU accession and stresses that its future lies in the EU, while noting that 2025 was a 'lost year' due to political stalemate.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.
Committee draft → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:Adds emphasis on Kosovo's progressive constitution and minority rights, including a call to recognise the Bulgarian minority. Updates the political situation, noting the failed presidential election and new elections, and expresses concern over lost reform momentum. Strengthens calls for EU integration steps, including candidate status and support for Kosovo's international memberships. Adds detailed concerns on rule of law, corruption, media freedom, and human rights, with calls for concrete actions. The other changes are substantive, covering economic, energy, and digital reforms, as well as regional cooperation and security.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Foreign Affairs
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Riho Terras (EPP)
- An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur.
- Elio Di Rupo (S&D), Matthieu Valet (Patriots), Ivaylo Valchev (ECR), Ilhan Kyuchyuk (Renew), Thomas Waitz (Greens), Merja Kyllönen (The Left), Stanislav Stoyanov (ESN)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 17 Jun 2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on the 2025 Commission report on Kosovo commends Kosovo's EU commitment and supports its membership application, urging member states to recognise Kosovo and grant candidate status.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Jun 2026
AI summary:The report assesses Kosovo's progress towards EU accession, covering political developments, rule of law, human rights, and socio-economic reforms. It commends Kosovo's commitment but notes challenges and calls for reforms.
Committee draft· 6 Mar 2026
AI summary:This draft report assesses Kosovo's progress towards EU accession, covering political developments, rule of law, human rights, dialogue with Serbia, and socio-economic reforms. It commends Kosovo's commitment but notes a 'lost year' in 2025 due to political stalemate and calls for renewed reform efforts.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 4 steps
17 June 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 17 Jun 2026 Report A10-0166/2026Adopted text TA10-0220/2026
16 June 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 16 Jun 2026 Report A10-0141/2026Report A10-0143/2026Report A10-0162/2026Report A10-0165/2026Report A10-0166/2026
12 June 2026
4 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
10 June 2026
Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
Committee stage 4 steps
3 June 2026
Committee vote: report adopted
AFET (Foreign Affairs) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
13 April 2026
Amendments tabled in committee
Members of AFET (Foreign Affairs) proposed changes to the draft.
6 March 2026
Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in AFET (Foreign Affairs). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.
18 December 2025
Referred to the AFET (Foreign Affairs) committee
The lead committee prepares Parliament’s report.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2252(INI)