EU Commission backed visa liberalisation for Kosovo
Pristina met benchmarks. Decision now up to EP and EU Council
18 July, 18:14"I call on the European Parliament and the Council to swiftly adopt our proposal on lifting visa requirements for Kosovo citizens", said Avramopoulos, stressing that the Commission has "done its part" and Pristina "great progress over the last two years to fulfill the two remaining visa liberalisation requirements".
To guarantee the visa exemption, Pristina had to ratify the agreement on the border demarcation with Montenegro and strengthen the fight against corruption. The deal with Podgorica was signed on March, 21st. (ANSA).