Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Kosovo

The picture shows a mural bearing the inscription ‘KOSOVA REPUBLIKË!’ (Republic of Kosovo) in Pristina. — Creator: flickr.com / Pristina by Marco Fieber Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Our mission

The office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Prishtina was set up in the difficult political circumstances of the years 1999 and 2000. After the NATO intervention in spring 1999, the United Nations Resolution 1244 authorised an international civil and military presence in Kosovo. Local democratic structures were meant to be established on a step by step basis. With its experience, the FES in Prishtina is contributing to this process of strengthening democracy and good governance in Kosovo.

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Monday, 22.06.2026

THE FUTURE OF ECONOMY PROGRAMME

06–11 September 2026 | Brezovica, Kosova Who we are and what we offer:

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Monday, 17.11.2025

Future of Economy Alumni Workshop in Tirana

From 13–16 November, FES Kosova organized the Future of Economy Alumni Workshop in Tirana, bringing together young professionals from across the region for four days of learning, exchange, and project development.

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Monday, 10.11.2025

Financial Empowerment for Women Survivors of War

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Monday, 27.10.2025

Strengthening Financial Support for Women-Owned and Ethnic Minority-Owned Businesses in Kosovo

On October 24, 2025, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Kosova, in collaboration with the GAP Institute, launched the report “Strengthening Financial Support for Women-Owned and Ethnic Minority-Owned Businesses in Kosovo.”

This image shows a panel discussion or conference organised by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Kosovo, focusing on active civil society and political issues. — Creator: FES Kosovo

Democracy and Political Dialogue

As a political foundation, we follow the values of social democracy. Our aim is a democratic welfare state.

This image shows a person focused on writing in a notebook while wearing a dark pea coat and glasses. — Creator: FES Kosovo

Education and Economic Development

Democracy needs economic development and sustainability to the same degree as justice and opportunities for all citizens, all based on a secure social context.

This is the Newborn Monument in Pristina, Kosovo, which symbolises the country’s independence. The monument consists of large, yellow letters, which are repainted or spray-painted every year. — Creator: flickr.com / Independence by Mat Sloughter Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Social Welfare State

A functioning social welfare state in which citizens can feel that the state offers them a safety net is at the core of social democratic values and the basis for a stable democracy.