Across the globe 1 in 3 women, have suffered violence during their lifetime. Violence against women and girls comes in many forms: from domestic violence; cyber-violence; sexual violence; psychological violence; economic violence; femicide; to conflict-related sexual violence. This is a reality even in Europe. The situation is alarming and deplorable.

Protecting our planet for future generations requires strong common global action. The Council recently underlined the opportunities that ambitious climate action brings for the planet, the global economy and the people, and the importance of ensuring a just transition towards sustainable climate resilient economies and societies, leaving no one behind.

The sun is the main source of energy found on planet earth, while it is estimated that Kosovo has 240 days of sunlight a year. To make use of this enormous potential, and to switch to clean sources of energy, small and medium enterprises in Kosovo, with the help of the EU, have already started to invest in renewable sources of energy and reap the benefits.

High rates of unemployment continue to be one of Kosovo’s main barriers when it comes to economic development. According to the Kosovo Agency of Statistics, the labor force participation in Kosovo is one of the lowest in the region, with an average of 39 percent participation rate over the last five years (Employment & Labor Market Analysis – Riinvest). Unemployment rates are especially high among...