A deputy from the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Janina Ymeri, publicly criticized a recent statement made by the acting president, Albulena Haxhiu, concerning Kosovo’s readiness to provide wildfire assistance to France. Ymeri challenged the assertion of national capability, arguing that the country’s institutional capacity for handling such crises remains underdeveloped. In her critique, Ymeri specifically highlighted the ongoing dependency of Kosovo’s emergency response mechanisms on the capabilities provided by KFOR.
She further pointed to the inadequate working conditions faced by local firefighters. “It’s a betrayal,” Ymeri stated, urging the Presidency and the Government to acknowledge that Kosovo still relies significantly on KFOR for wildfire management. She added that the current conditions for firefighting personnel are substandard.
Ymeri characterized the declaration of readiness to assist France as an insult to the citizens of Kosovo. According to her assessment, the nation’s residents have repeatedly contended with wildfire incidents over the years without the necessary domestic capacity to manage the threat effectively. The statements underscore a domestic debate regarding the state’s preparedness and infrastructure in disaster management.
While the acting president signaled international cooperation, the LDK deputy countered this narrative by focusing on internal shortcomings, suggesting that assurances of readiness are premature given the current operational limitations within Kosovo.
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