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April 4, 2026IMF country report0 citationsOpen Access

Republic of Kosovo

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IDInternational Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.

Key Points

  • To explore the implications of recent political events in Kosovo on governance and reform efforts.
  • Analysis of parliamentary activities and political events
  • Review of budget adoption and financing agreements
  • Assessment of political reforms and their alignment with EU standards
  • Failure to elect a national president has introduced new political uncertainty.
  • Key international financing agreements were ratified, preventing a government shutdown.
  • The 2026 budget was adopted, yet the political impasse hindered necessary reforms.

Abstract

Even though a year-long political stalemate ended with the formation of a new government in February, Kosovo could be heading toward another phase of political uncertainty following the parliament’s failure to elect a new national president on March 5. The newly constituted parliament ratified key international financing agreements pending since 2024 and adopted the 2026 budget, averting a government shutdown. The prolonged impasse held back much-needed reforms to accelerate income convergence with the EU.

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International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d0af1c659487ece0fa504chttps://doi.org/10.5089/9798229041454.002
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