PDK Chairman Cites Government Delay as Factor in Potential EU Funding Dispute
Prishtina – The People’s Democratic Party (PDK) Chairman Bedri Hamza has attributed a potential loss of funds from the EU’s Growth Plan to government action, specifically the delay in approving draft legislation. The dispute revolves around two proposed draft laws concerning energy and electricity, presented by Minister of Economy Artane Rizvanolli. Minister Rizvanolli argued that these draft laws were necessary to secure funding of nine million euros allocated under the Growth Plan.
He had previously requested parliamentary approval of the drafts, stating they represented conditions for accessing the funds. During a parliamentary session, Vetëvendosje leader Arbërie Nagavci advocated for the draft laws to be prioritized as items six and seven on the agenda. The PDK’s stance indicates a disagreement over the timing and process of securing the EU funding, placing responsibility for the potential loss on the government’s handling of the legislative requests.
The situation remains unresolved as of this reporting, with ongoing discussions regarding the draft laws’ approval.
“It’s deeply concerning to see political maneuvering potentially jeopardizing Kosovo’s access to vital EU investment.”