Sejdiu Highlights Administrative Tradition as a Barrier to European Reforms in Kosovo
Kosovo’s progress in implementing European reforms faces a significant hurdle: a limited administrative tradition, according to Edmir Sejdiu, U.D. Director of the Department for Reform at the Public Administration Office in MAPD. Speaking on T7’s “Tempus” program on April 24, 2026, Sejdiu identified this as a primary challenge.
He noted that Kosovo is distinguished among Western Balkans nations by its comparatively weak administrative history. “The administrative tradition that states possess is a key factor,” Sejdiu explained. “Therefore, Kosovo is the only country with the least administrative tradition when compared to those in the Western Balkans, excluding Albania.”
Sejdiu connected this issue to Kosovo’s historical context.
He argued that the country’s experience as an autonomous province within the former Yugoslav Federation significantly impacted its capacity for self-governance and, consequently, the development of a robust administrative system. This limited historical mandate has presented a substantial obstacle to the ongoing reforms within the administration. The challenge remains a central focus for the Public Administration Office as it seeks to align Kosovo with European standards.
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“It’s disheartening to hear that established practices are slowing down Kosovo’s efforts to align with European standards.”