Discussions are ongoing in Brussels concerning the selection of a new head for the EU Office in Pristina. The Ballina Gazeta Express reported on April 1, 2026, at 11:17 AM, highlighting the continued vacancy within the office. Following the prolonged operation of the U.S.
Embassy in Pristina, which lacked an Officer in Charge for an extended period, the EU Office in Kosovo has remained without a permanent director. Eva Palatova has stepped into the role of Acting Head of the EU Office in Pristina, following the departure of Estonian Aivo Orav for a position in Turkey. This transition occurred after discussions were initiated in response to a statement made by Gazeta Express.
A spokesperson for the EU indicated that a formal announcement regarding the new appointment would be made when the time was right. “We will communicate regarding any new appointments at the appropriate moment,” the spokesperson stated. The Gazeta Express had previously reported on March 9th, setting the stage for this developing situation within the EU office in Pristina.
The focus remains on securing a permanent leader for the new office.
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