Kosovo*
Population 1.8 millionKosovo is a potential candidate for European Union membership. The EU is Kosovo’s most important political and economic partner, and top investor and donor. Funding programmes and cooperation extend across many areas – energy efficiency, infrastructure development, training for disadvantaged young people, cultural heritage…and much more. Many challenges remain, and significant progress is needed to strengthen the rule of law, tackle corruption, and work towards a cleaner environment. EU support to Kosovo seeks to build on progress so far and create a better future for its citizens.
* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
Opportunities
Democracy and fundamental rightsCall for project proposals under the EU Civil Society and Media Programme for Western Balkans and Türkiye
Under this Call for Proposals, a number of long-term grants will be awarded to create and/or support regional thematic networks of CSOs in a range of thematic priorities. The networks financed will help improve coalition and capacity building for an increased impact of CSOs on relevant sector reforms. Financial support to third parties (“sub-granting”) will enable the participation of grassroots organisations across the region in the networks.
Funding opportunities 
Civil society organisations 
29/12/2023 
Culture and youth2024 call for Creative Europe Networks open
The Creative Europe Networks call will foster projects implemented by networks of organisations with membership in multiple countries that have a shared mission, governance rules, members' rights, and obligations
Funding opportunities
Artists & culture organisations, Civil society organisations
07/03/2024 
Publications
EU Support to Roma Integration in the Western Balkans
Factsheets | Published in: 2023
This publication provides information on the EU support to Roma integration in the Western Balkans.
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2023 EU Award for Roma Integration in the Western Balkans and Turkey
Factsheets | Published in: 2023
The EU Award for Roma Integration aims to support and recognise the initiative taken by private, public and civil society players to foster Roma employment. This publication provides rules and criteria for the 2023 EU Award for Roma Integration.
Key milestones
Facts and figures
These infographics are based on latest available statistical data produced by Eurostat (2019).
POPULATION
1.8million
POPULATION DENSITY
163 (per km²)
FERTILITY RATE
1.55
LIFE EXPECTANCY
YOUNG PEOPLE (<15)
(of total population)
PEOPLE WITH
TERTIARY EDUCATION
(of total population)
GDP
per capita: €3,740