According to the announcement, starting in July, emigrants entering Kosovo by vehicle will no longer have to pay this additional cost, as it will be covered by the state under measure 4.5 of the Economic Revival Package, which is intended to support the diaspora.

In her response, Gërvalla highlighted the historic weight the diaspora has carried in Kosovo’s state-building processes, describing it as a permanent pillar of the country’s development.

“3 million euros to cover the Green Card for the diaspora during the summer season. The Government approved 3 million euros to cover the Green Card for the diaspora during the summer season. From July onward, emigrants entering Kosovo by car will not face this additional cost, as it will be covered by the state as part of the implementation of measure 4.5, support for the diaspora from the Economic Revival Package,” the acting minister wrote.

She further stressed that the diaspora has been inseparable from every phase of Kosovo’s state-building, from the sacrifice for freedom, to the declaration of independence, as well as in strengthening institutions and in the country’s economic and social development.

“This measure is an expression of the state’s extraordinary respect for this historic and ongoing role of yours. It is a way to make your journey home easier and to say clearly: Kosovo always awaits you as an inseparable part of itself. Compatriots, welcome to your home. Kosovo will always keep you warmly in its heart,” Gërvalla wrote.

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Sipas njoftimit, duke nisur nga muaji korrik, mërgimtarët që futen në Kosovë me automjete nuk do ta paguajnë më këtë kosto shtesë, pasi ajo do të merret përsipër nga shteti në kuadër të masës 4.5 të Pakos së Ringjalljes Ekonomike, e cila është paraparë për mbështetjen e mërgatës.

Në reagimin e saj, Gërvalla vuri në pah peshën historike që ka pasur diaspora në proceset shtetformuese të Kosovës, duke e cilësuar atë si një shtyllë të përhershme të zhvillimit të vendit.

“3 milionë euro për mbulimin e Kartonit të Gjelbër për mërgatën gjatë sezonit veror. Qeveria miratoi 3 milionë euro për mbulimin e Kartonit të Gjelbër për mërgatën gjatë sezonit veror. Nga korriku e tutje, mërgimtarët që hyjnë në Kosovë me vetura nuk do të përballen me këtë kosto shtesë, pasi ajo do mbulohet nga shteti në kuadër të zbatimit të masës 4.5, mbështetja e mërgatës nga Pakoja e Ringjalljes Ekonomike”, ka shkruar ministrja në detyrë.

Ajo ka theksuar më tej se mërgata ka qenë e pandarë nga çdo fazë e shtetndërtimit të Kosovës, që nga sakrifica për liri, te shpallja e pavarësisë, si dhe në forcimin e institucioneve dhe në zhvillimin ekonomik e shoqëror të vendit.

“Kjo masë është shprehje e respektit të jashtëzakonshëm të shtetit ndaj këtij roli historik dhe të vazhdueshëm tuajin. Është një mënyrë për t’ua lehtësuar rrugën drejt shtëpisë dhe për t’ua thënë qartë, Kosova ju pret gjithmonë si pjesë të pandashme të saj. Bashkatdhetarë, mirë se vini në shtëpinë tuaj. Kosova do t’ju mbajë gjithmonë ngrohtësisht në zemër”, ka shkruar Gërvalla.

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Acting Finance Minister Hekuran Murati announced that these funds have been earmarked for the implementation of the diaspora support measure within the Economic Revival Package, starting in July.

“Starting from July onward, we as a government are allocating funds to cover the border insurance policy, or what is known as the Green Card, for our diaspora, who enter with cars to visit or stay in Kosovo during this period. Therefore, the proposed decision provides for the allocation of budget funds in the amount of 3 million euros for the implementation of measure 4.5, support for the diaspora from the Economic Revival Package,” he said.

During the government meeting, 13 agenda items were also approved, including the review of the initiative to reach the Grant Agreement for the Kosovo Comprehensive Approach Project for Health System Strengthening, as well as the allocation of budget funds to finance several capital projects in South Mitrovica, Shtime, Peja and Podujeva.

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On the other hand, opposition parties trailed significantly behind in terms of support from the diaspora, sparking debate about the relationship they have with citizens living outside Kosovo.

In a statement to “Bota sot,” Dashnim Hebibi, president of the Helvetic Scientific Institute for Southeast Europe based in Switzerland, said that the diaspora’s support for LVV did not come by chance, but is the product of a long political and social development.

According to him, the diaspora, especially the younger generations, expects functioning institutions, a fight against corruption, and economic development. This, he believes, is precisely what has led LVV to win the trust of a large part of the diaspora, as it is seen as a force for change and reform.

“The diaspora vote in these elections once again proved that the diaspora remains a decisive factor in Kosovo’s politics. Its support for the Vetëvendosje Movement is not simply the result of an election campaign, but a reflection of a longer political, emotional, and social process that has taken place over the years.

The Albanian diaspora, although physically far from the homeland, continues to keep Kosovo in its heart. The first and second generations of the diaspora have a strong emotional connection with the country because they experienced firsthand the period of occupation, the resistance, the war, and the road to independence. They know the price of freedom and the contribution the diaspora made at the most important moments in our history.

However, today we are facing a new reality. The third and fourth generations of the diaspora do not see Kosovo only through the emotions and memories of their parents or grandparents. They want concrete results, economic development, functioning institutions, a fight against corruption, and a European perspective. For them, patriotism is not measured only by words, but by achievements.

This is one of the reasons why a large part of the diaspora has identified with the discourse of the Vetëvendosje Movement. LVV has managed to create the perception that it represents change, the fight against corruption, and a fairer approach to the state. For many emigrants, especially young people, this message has been more convincing than the offers of the traditional parties,” he said.

Hebibi further stresses that the diaspora does not constitute a single political body and should not be viewed that way. According to him, the diaspora is diverse and demands respect, representation, and concrete results, not attention only during election periods.

He criticizes parties in Kosovo, saying they have lost their continuous connection with the diaspora and remember it only when campaigns begin. He also underscores that the diaspora has made a major contribution to preserving the language and culture, but today faces a lack of institutional support, which threatens the identity of the younger generations.

“However, the diaspora cannot be identified with a single political entity. The Albanian diaspora is much larger, more diverse, and more advanced than to be reduced to support for a single party. It includes university professors, academics, entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, and activists from all political convictions. It does not vote as a single bloc, but as a community seeking respect, representation, and concrete results.

The main problem is that the traditional parties, especially the opposition, have lost ongoing contact with the diaspora. During the time of President Ibrahim Rugova, ties with the diaspora were constant and not only during election campaigns. The diaspora felt part of political and national processes. Today, many citizens abroad have the impression that they are remembered only when elections approach.

For many years, Kosovo’s governments have organized meetings, events, and visits in the diaspora, but often without concrete results. Many words of thanks have been offered for the diaspora’s contribution, but very few long-term projects that would strengthen its ties with the homeland.

One aspect that is often forgotten is that the Albanian diaspora has not always waited for help from institutions. On the contrary, it has organized itself. For decades, emigrants have created associations, organizations, clubs, and professional networks that have kept the national identity alive. In many countries in Europe and around the world, Albanian cultural and artistic societies have been the best ambassadors of our culture. They have organized concerts, festivals, commemorative academies, sports activities, and national events, keeping the Albanian spirit alive far from the homeland.

Just as great has been the contribution of supplementary Albanian-language schools. For many years, teachers and diaspora activists have worked voluntarily to teach the Albanian language to younger generations. Thanks to them, thousands of Albanian children have preserved their connection to their language, culture, and history. However, today supplementary Albanian-language schools face a lack of funding, a shortage of staff, and insufficient institutional support. In many countries, a decline in interest is being observed, and the risk of losing the Albanian language is becoming increasingly serious.

Many young Albanians born outside Kosovo speak Albanian with difficulty or mixed with the language of the country where they live. This is not their fault, but the result of the lack of a long-term strategy to preserve national identity in the diaspora. That is precisely why much more should be invested in supplementary Albanian education, in modern school textbooks, and in programs that make language learning more attractive to younger generations,” Hebibi said.

In the end, he assesses that the diaspora remains almost invisible in Kosovo’s media and that its activities do not receive sufficient coverage. As a solution, he proposes establishing a special diaspora editorial desk at RTK and creating a sustainable media platform that would bring the diaspora closer to the country.

According to Hebibi, Kosovo should leave behind mere rhetoric and move toward concrete, long-term policies for the diaspora.

“Another serious problem is the lack of coverage of diaspora life in Kosovo’s public media. Every year, hundreds of cultural, artistic, sports, educational, and humanitarian activities are organized by Albanians in the diaspora, but most of them remain almost invisible to public opinion in Kosovo.

For this reason, Radio Television of Kosovo should create a special editorial desk for the diaspora, with a regular news and documentary program. Such an editorial team would report on diaspora activities, the successes of Albanians around the world, the challenges of our communities, and initiatives that strengthen ties with the homeland. This would help the diaspora feel closer to Kosovo and at the same time inspire younger generations with success stories and positive role models.

In the past, TV Diaspora existed, an important project aimed at bringing the diaspora closer to its homeland. However, it survived with difficulty due to the lack of consistent institutional support. This shows that Kosovo needs a strong media and digital platform for the diaspora, supported by the state and public institutions.

Therefore, the time has come for Kosovo to build new and serious policies for the diaspora. Words and ceremonies are no longer enough. There must be concrete projects that serve the younger generations.”

“Kosovo needs:

• a Museum of the Albanian Diaspora;

• a National Library of the Diaspora;

• special university programs for young people in the diaspora;

• cultural and educational summer camps;

• funds for preserving the Albanian language;

• Albanian cultural centers in countries with a large concentration of the diaspora;

• programs linking diaspora professionals with Kosovo’s institutions;

• a public media platform for the diaspora and a permanent editorial desk at RTK;

• special programs to support supplementary Albanian-language schools.

. Albanian universities

Another issue that deserves serious debate is the political representation of the diaspora. Given the historical, economic, and national contribution of the diaspora, the possibility of reserving seats in the Assembly of Kosovo for representatives elected directly by the diaspora should be considered. A model with 5 to 7 MPs would ensure that its interests and problems are addressed institutionally.

It should not be forgotten that without the diaspora, Kosovo would not be what it is today. The diaspora financed the resistance, supported the liberation war, contributed to state-building, and continues to be one of the main economic pillars through remittances and investments.

However, the diaspora too is growing tired. The generations that kept the connection with the homeland alive are aging. If no concrete steps are taken to bring the younger generations closer to Kosovo, there is a risk that the emotional bond will gradually weaken.

Kosovo’s greatest challenge is not only preserving ties with today’s diaspora, but winning the hearts and minds of tomorrow’s diaspora. This requires vision, strategy, and concrete action.

Therefore, the question is not only why the diaspora votes more for LVV. The more important question is: what are all political parties and Kosovo’s institutions doing to avoid losing the future generations of the Albanian diaspora?

Because the diaspora is not simply an electorate. It is an inseparable part of the Albanian nation, one of Kosovo’s most precious assets, and a force that still continues to make an extraordinary contribution to the country’s future,” he concluded for “Bota sot.”

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In the June 7 elections, the Vetëvendosje Movement emerged as the leading force with 42.96 percent of the vote and secured 53 seats in the Assembly. Although it remains the largest party, it has four fewer mandates than in the December elections, when it won 57 seats.

The Democratic Party of Kosovo ranked second with 21.13 percent of the vote and is expected to have 22 lawmakers, maintaining the same number of mandates as in the previous legislature.

As the third political force, the Democratic League of Kosovo received 17.60 percent of the vote and secured 18 seats in the Assembly, three more than in the December elections.

The Alliance for the Future of Kosovo, which has recently also been presenting itself simply as the Alliance, won 7.16 percent of the vote and is expected to have seven lawmakers, one more mandate than in the previous legislature.

Guxo member Luan Gacaferi, in a statement to Bota Sot, said the diaspora played a decisive role in deepening Albin Kurti’s victory in the June 7 elections.

According to Gacaferi, the diaspora supports Kurti because it sees him as a defender of state interests, while the opposition has failed to win its trust because of rhetoric and attacks directed at the diaspora.

He believes this approach has backfired on the opposition like a “boomerang,” producing a negative effect both among the diaspora and among citizens living in Kosovo.

“It is true that the diaspora influenced the expansion of Mr. Kurti’s victory in the June 7 elections, because the diaspora sees Kurti as the man who protects Kosovo’s interests and not personal interests!

The diaspora has no interest other than the interest of the state, therefore they are neither sold nor bought!

Opposition parties have failed with the diaspora because they pay ‘analysts’ to go out every night and insult and label the diaspora with the most vulgar expressions possible!

Through its analysts, the opposition has tried to mobilize its militants by portraying the diaspora as a danger to the state of Kosovo and the number one danger to citizens residing in Kosovo!

Quite simply, this incitement by their analysts against the diaspora has boomeranged not only from Kosovo citizens in the diaspora, but also from Kosovo citizens living in Kosovo themselves, which is why they have failed shamefully,” he told Bota Sot.

On the other hand, political analyst Zejnullah Jakupi stressed that diaspora support for the Vetëvendosje Movement is tied to a combination of political, social and emotional factors.

In a conversation with Bota Sot, he said many members of the diaspora perceive LVV as a force that represents change, the fight against corruption and an alternative to traditional parties, which have been criticized for a lack of reforms and ineffective governance.

“The diaspora vote for the Vetëvendosje Movement cannot be explained by just one factor, but by a combination of political, emotional and social reasons. For many citizens outside Kosovo, LVV has managed to create the image of a new political force that represents change, the fight against corruption and a break from the traditional parties that have dominated the political scene for years.

Part of the diaspora sees LVV as an alternative to the old political elites, which have often been criticized for corruption, lack of reforms and insufficiently addressing economic and institutional problems. For many emigrants, who live in countries with higher standards of governance and transparency, these issues carry great weight,” he said.

Jakupi also said the opposition has failed to build a sustainable connection with the diaspora, as it has often engaged with it only during election campaigns.

According to him, the Vetëvendosje Movement has been more successful in conveying messages of justice and change, while traditional parties need to work harder to build trust with the diaspora, which now constitutes an important political factor in Kosovo.

“On the other hand, opposition parties may have failed to create a more sustainable connection with the diaspora. Often, their relationship with the diaspora has been seen more as electoral mobilization during election periods than as a long-term partnership. The diaspora does not seek only to vote, but to feel part of decision-making and the country’s development.

Another factor is political communication. LVV has been more successful in building a narrative connected to justice, equality and change, themes that have resonated especially with part of the younger diaspora. Meanwhile, traditional parties have often continued with messages and organizational models that have not adapted sufficiently to the reality of the diaspora.

However, the diaspora is not a politically uniform group, and support for a party can change over time. For opposition parties, the main challenge remains building trust through a more continuous approach to the diaspora, not only during election campaigns. In the end, the diaspora vote shows that it is now an important political factor and can no longer be treated as secondary support,” Jakupi concluded to Bota Sot.

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Revolta popullore po bëhet gjithnjë e më e madhe, ku çdo orë që kalon numri i pjesëmarrësve rritet dhe Diaspora ‘derdhet’ drejt Tiranës.

Ashtu siç ndodhi edhe në protestën e djeshme, diaspora pritet të jetë pjesë e revoltës, me emigrantët që u dyndën masivisht në Tiranë nën moton: Kur Shqipëria thërret, bijtë përgjigjen.

Protesta konsiderohet si kulmi i mobilizimit qytetar pas tre javësh demonstrata të pandërprera.

Revolta ka tejkaluar tashmë kauzën fillestare dhe është shndërruar në një lëvizje më të gjerë kundër korrupsionit, keqqeverisjes, mungesës së llogaridhënies dhe largimit masiv të të rinjve nga vendi.

Pjesëmarrja e diasporës, është një tregues se pakënaqësia ndaj qeverisë nuk kufizohet vetëm brenda territorit të Shqipërisë.

Tubimi pritet të nisë në orën 19:00 te sheshi ‘Skënderbej’ dhe më pas do të marshohet drejt Kryeministrisë.

Dita e 21-të e protestave antiqeveritare shihet si një provë e rëndësishme për vazhdimësinë e revoltës qytetare, e cila prej tre javësh ka mbajtur në qendër të vëmendjes zhvillimet politike në vend.

Mbrëmjen e djeshme, që ishte edhe ndër protestat më të mëdha të mbajtura ndonjëherë, qytetarët jo vetëm rrethuan kryeministrinë, por edhe e gdhinë para godinës qeveritare, duke mos e lëshuar as gjatë orëve të ditës, në pikun e vapës.

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Sipas njoftimeve të bëra gjatë ditëve të fundit, në protestën e sotme pritet të marrin pjesë dhjetëra mijëra qytetarë nga e gjithë Shqipëria, por edhe shqiptarë të ardhur nga diaspora.

Një grup emigrantësh shqiptarë është nisur prej ditësh nga Anglia me automjete private për t’iu bashkuar protestës në Tiranë.

Gjatë rrugëtimit, karvanit i janë bashkuar edhe bashkatdhetarë nga Franca, Gjermania, Austria dhe vende të tjera europiane, duke formuar një kolonë makinash me flamuj kuqezi drejt Shqipërisë.

Ashtu si në ditët e mëparshme, protesta pritet të nisë me grumbullimin e qytetarëve në qendër të Tiranës, për t’u zhvendosur më pas drejt Kryeministrisë, ku do të mbahen fjalime.

Kërkesa kryesore e protestuesve mbetet dorëheqja e kryeministrit Edi Rama dhe qeverisë së tij, ndërsa organizatorët kanë bërë thirrje për pjesëmarrje sa më të gjerë.

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Në një deklaratë një student shqiptar, ka denoncuar sesi është përballur me dyer të mbyllura në institucione, që nuk e kanë lejuar të punësphet e që kjo të mos ndodhë më duhet që vendi të pastrohet nga të korruptuarit si Edi Rama dhe Sali Berisha.

Ai ka bërë thirrje për zgjim të të rinjve.

“Kam ardhur këtu që t’i them stop largimit të të rinjve. Shteti më la në baltë, u largova për t’ua arsimuar sot jamë këtu për t’i thënë stop monopoleve, korrupsionit dhe krimit të organizuar.

Kam dashuri për atdheun dhe dua të kontribuoj e të punoj për të, por që të ndodhë kjo, duhet të mirëpritemi nga institucionet dhe jo të gjejmë dyër të mbyllura sikur të ishim të huaj.

Duhet të pastrohet vendi nga Edi Rama, Sali Berisha dhe të korruptuarit.

Rinia zgjohuni”, është radha jonë deklaroi i riu.

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Gjatë ditës, mbi oborrin e shtëpisë ka fluturuar një dron me mesazhin “Diaspora është me ty”, dedikim që dukshëm e ka prekur dhe gëzuar Albën.

Ajo nuk e ka fshehur emocionin, duke e pritur këtë surprizë me buzëqeshje dhe mirënjohje.

E prekur nga mbështetja që po merr nga bashkatdhetarët jashtë vendit, Alba reagoi menjëherë, duke falënderuar publikisht: “Faleminderit shumë diaspora”, u shpreh ajo, mes emocionesh.

Ky moment u komentua gjerësisht edhe në rrjetet sociale, ku ndjekësit e emisionit e cilësuan si një shtysë të fortë morale për banoren, në një fazë kur presioni i lojës është gjithnjë e më i madh dhe finalja po afrohet.

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Zëdhënësi i KQZ-së, Valmir Elezi, tha për Telegrafin, se të enjten në mesditë ka filluar procesi i vlerësimit dhe verifikimit të këtyre pakove, me qëllim që të përcaktohet nëse ato janë dërguar nga shtetas të Kosovës të regjistruar si votues jashtë vendit.

“Pra, procesit të vlerësimit do t’i nënshtrohen 13,000 pako dhe në fund do të kemi më shumë detaje. KQZ i referohet këtyre pakove si “pako të supozuara me fletëvotime” sepse në këtë fazë nuk mund ta dijmë me saktësi nëse brenda tyre ka fletëvotime dhe nëse të njëjtat janë dorëzuar nga votuesit e regjistruar”, theksoi ai.

Tutje, Elezi shtoi se gjatë periudhës së regjistrimit (23 korrik – 29 gusht 2025) numri i shtetasve të regjistruar për të votuar përmes postës në raundin e dytë të zgjedhjeve për Kryetarë të 18 komunave ishte: 29,725 votues.

Raundi i dytë i zgjedhjeve u mbajt në 18 komuna.

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