Kosovo has been governed since 2021 by Prime Minister Albin Kurti and his Self-Determination party, which came to power on a reform-oriented platform. While the government has advanced legislative reforms and halted questionable privatizations, progress in strengthening the rule of law remains limited. Clientelist networks, political attacks on corruption investigations, and weak judicial performance continue to constrain effective accountability.
Economic growth remains concentrated in Prishtina and Prizren, while rural areas have poor access to public service. Employment opportunities are also concentrated in urban centers, while women, minorities and rural populations face structural barriers. The social care system remains underdeveloped and unevenly accessible.
Governance has been increasingly shaped by security tensions and strained international relations. The unresolved dialogue with Serbia, boycotts by Kosovo Serbs and violent incidents in the north have weakened social integration and diverted policy attention. Kosovo’s assertive approach toward the north has damaged relations with the EU and the United States, delaying international integration and reinforcing contested stateness.
