Heads of state institutions of Kosovo signed an application for EU accession. It is reported by Kosova Press.

Kosovo President Vyosa Osmani said it was a historic day.

“We are taking a decisive step towards realizing our collective dream. There has never been another alternative for Kosovo, but dreams only become reality when action begins,” she said..

A historical moment. A step closer to fulfilling the dream of those sacrifice whod their lives for freedom, independence \u0026 democracy, as well as, fulfilling our common and unwavering ambition of joining the European Union. pic. twitter. com/TX9Ygwl2MJ.

— Vjosa Osmani (@VjosaOsmaniPRKS) December 14, 2022.

Osmani stressed that Kosovo deserves to be part of the EU family.

“The process is not uniform and may be long-term, but we are determined to succeed. We will do our job so that the EU can make its part as easy as possible,” Osmani added..

Meanwhile, the speaker of the Kosovo parliament, Glauk Konyufka, said that the EU will be full-fledged only when all European nations are part of the bloc..

“This is the first official step towards Kosovo's accession to the EU, a journey that is long and by no means easy.. We deserve to be a candidate country and start the path to opening EU membership negotiations,” he added..

Konyufka urged EU countries to show support for Kosovo by unanimous approval of the application.

Prime Minister Albin Kurti said progress will depend on a commitment to deep and transformational reforms.

“The speed at which we move will depend on us, so the commitment of everyone is needed and the devotion of everyone is needed.. We are overcoming obstacles and challenges on the path of democratic development,” he said..

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The process of EU accession is notoriously lengthy and requires years of regulatory change as well as economic and judicial reforms.. And the case of Kosovo is particularly difficult for the EU. Five countries of the bloc - Cyprus, Greece, Romania, Slovakia and Spain, still do not recognize the independence of Kosovo.

Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in 2008, but the two countries remain in a tense standoff that flares up periodically.. The EU is engaged in a dialogue between countries that has not brought much progress in recent years.