Attitudes and Perceptions of EU Enlargement

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Attitudes and Perceptions of EU Enlargement

• First of all, European integration would mean
  freedom of movement, so we Kosovans could travel
  throughout Europe without visas. You cannot
  imagine how time consuming it is just to apply
  for a visa.
• Menduh Abazi, Pristina

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EU in Kosovo

• UNMIK EU Pillar
• The European Commission Liaison Office
• Solanas Office
• European Agency for Reconstruction (EAR)
• EUPT
• STM
• EU Integration Office (Agency for European
  Integration)

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Peoples Perception

• Focus on ongoing status talks
• Vague awareness that EU integration is important

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Kosovo Politicians and the EU

• Once the final status process is over some time
  this year, all the efforts of the Kosovo
  Government will focus on the implementation of
  its duties to attain EU accession and on
  harmonizing policies in relation with European
  integration. EU membership is not a dream that
  cannot come true. Experience in accomplishing the
  Standards will help us be more efficient in
  carrying out accession obligations.
• -Kosovo Government today is embracing the same
  values with the EU peace, economic development,
  solidarity and free movement of all the people.
  And, while we are working on Europeanization of
  Kosovo and on speeding up the journey of Kosovo
  towards European Union accession, we need the
  vision of the youth. (Prime Minister of Kosovo,
  Agim Ceku Europe Day)

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Peoples expectations

• Better living conditions
• An improved economy/less unemployment
• Freedom of movement
• More safety

Economically and socially, European integration
would open up new road towards an improved life.
Though I dont believe in the integration of
Kosovo into Europe, at least not in the near
future, it is still very significant and
necessary if we want more democratic and stable
Europe. European integration would provide us
with a better future and more secure
prospects. Albena Zuzaku, Pristina