Kosovo's present challenges

Abstract

Kosovo is struggling in its attempt to develop into a liberal democratic state, and on its path toward EU membership. The rule of law has not yet been consolidated. Corruption is connected to the lack of economic growth, and is hindering domestic progress. The political system is made up by hierarchal, close- knit structures of power, and lacks clear ideological basis. This is hindering a real democratic process from taking place, along with the lack of transparency and accountability.