EU Will Unlock Aid to Kosovo in Pre-Election Boost to Kurti
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The European Union said it will lift all sanctions on Kosovo by the end of January, freeing up more than €200 million ($234 million) in stalled aid and development projects.
The decision announced late on Wednesday by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comes before an early election on Dec. 28. It signals renewed EU support for Kosovo and could give a political boost to Prime Minister Albin Kurti, who has struggled to secure a stable majority to stay in power.