Delivering Europe’s Future: Enlargement, Security, and Federal Vision
UEF Kosova at the Interregional Conference “EU’s Future: Enlargement, Security, and Delivering on Promises”
Sofia, Bulgaria — 13–14 December 2025 — UEF Kosova participated in the Interregional Conference “EU’s Future: Enlargement, Security, and Delivering on Promises”, a joint European Federalist initiative developed together with UEF Bulgaria and UEF Romania, within the broader European Federalist network and supported by UEF Europe, with financing from the European Union.
The conference brought together policymakers, former heads of state, EU experts, civil society leaders, and federalist actors from across Europe to engage in strategic dialogue on one of the most defining questions for the continent: how the European Union delivers on its promises of enlargement, security, and democratic credibility.
Strategic Dialogue at a Critical Moment for Europe - At a time of geopolitical uncertainty, security challenges, and institutional transformation, the conference provided a high-level platform for structured debate on:
- The future of EU enlargement and its political credibility
- The role of the Western Balkans in Europe’s long-term stability
- Security as a structural pillar of European integration
- The need for institutional trust, delivery mechanisms, and democratic legitimacy
These discussions emphasized that enlargement is not merely a technical process, but a strategic European responsibility directly linked to peace, security, and long-term continental stability.
Leadership, Vision, and Policy Perspective -The conference featured strong political leadership and forward-looking contributions, including high-level interventions and panel discussions with prominent European figures, among them:
- Kristian Vigenin, Member of the European Parliament and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria
- Rosen Plevneliev, former President of Bulgaria
Their contributions set a clear tone for the conference, underlining the necessity of credible enlargement policies, a coherent European security architecture, and a stronger, more unified European Union capable of acting strategically on the global stage.
The discussions were further enriched by substantive interventions from:
- Granit Tërnava, Consultant and Politics & Entrepreneurship Expert (Civil Society and Local Development)
- Simina Tulbure, Honorary Adviser to the Romanian Minister of Investments and European Projects; former Member of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies
- Besnik Vasolli, Managing Director, German–Kosovar Business Association (KDWV) and EU governance expert
alongside other distinguished speakers, who provided in-depth perspectives on governance, regional cooperation, institutional reform, and the political economy of European integration.
UEF Kosova’s Federalist Commitment - Within this joint European Federalist initiative, UEF Kosova contributed actively to the shared strategic vision of the conference and reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the European project and federalist values.
UEF Kosova’s engagement reflects a clear institutional orientation:
- Supporting credible EU enlargement based on merit and reform
- Strengthening democratic governance, rule of law, and institutional trust
- Promoting federalist principles as a foundation for European unity
- Advancing the full European integration of Kosovo and the Western Balkans
- Building cross-regional cooperation within the European Federalist network
For UEF Kosova, enlargement is not a political concession — it is a strategic investment in Europe’s stability, security, and democratic future.
Beyond Dialogue: Building a Shared European Future - The Interregional Conference concluded with a strong sense of collective responsibility, strategic alignment, and political clarity. The debates and exchanges moved beyond rhetoric, contributing to a shared understanding that Europe’s future depends on its ability to deliver — institutionally, politically, and morally.
The conference reaffirmed that EU enlargement, security policy, and democratic legitimacy are inseparable, and that the European project can only remain credible if it is capable of fulfilling its commitments to both its citizens and candidate countries.
Appreciation to Participants from Kosovo - UEF Kosova extends its sincere appreciation to the participants and contributors from Kosovo whose engagement and representation enriched the conference discussions and strengthened Kosovo’s voice within the European Federalist network: Flondra Blakqori, Milot Rexhepi, Donika Bunjaku, Shkelzen Mahmuti and Edita Kryeziu.
Special recognition is extended to the Kosovo speakers who contributed substantively to the conference debates: Besnik Vasolli — Managing Director, German–Kosovar Business Association (KDWV); EU governance expert and Granit Tërnava — Consultant and Politics & Entrepreneurship Expert (Civil Society and Local Development)
Their participation reflects Kosovo’s growing role in European policy dialogue and federalist cooperation.
