Kosovo energy security and infrastructure crisis

Political leaders in Kosovo have raised alarms regarding the country’s energy security and the rising costs of electricity. Ardian Gjini, leader of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK), warned of a potential energy collapse, noting that electricity imports cost approximately 27 million euros in September alone. Gjini criticized the government for failing to repair production infrastructure and noted the economic strain on citizens caused by high utility bills and state budget expenditures.

Following these concerns, Besnik Tahiri, head of the AAK parliamentary group, called for an urgent parliamentary debate regarding energy failures and high prices. Tahiri alleged that Kosovo is purchasing electricity at the highest prices in the Western Balkans. He specifically cited technical failures at the Kosovo B Thermal Power Plant, noting that the B1 block remains non-functional, which has contributed to widespread power outages and an increased dependence on expensive imports. A parliamentary debate on these issues has been scheduled for the following week.