Bloomberg Talks
Kosovo Prime Minister Talks Currencies
Feb 12, 2024
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti talks about currencies, policy, and the refusal to reverse decisions. They also discuss currency concerns and municipal elections, tensions with Serbia, and the need for accountability and support from the European Union and NATO.
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- Kosovo Prime Minister defends the country's decision to enforce the Euro as its only currency to fight terrorist financing and illicit activities.
- Kosovo Prime Minister emphasizes the goal of integration and fairness for all communities in the country, providing jobs and increasing employment to benefit all ethnicities.
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Kosovo defends decision to enforce Euro as only currency
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kirti, defends the country's decision to enforce the Euro as its only currency despite criticism from the US, EU, and Serbia. Kirti emphasizes that the new rules are non-negotiable and were set by the Central Bank of Kosovo, an independent state agency. He assures that a smooth transition will be implemented and a hotline will be set up for grievances. The regulation aims to fight terrorist financing and illicit activities.
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