Ambassador Rainer Rudolph
@pristina.diplo.de
German Ambassador 🇩🇪 to Kosovo 🇽🇰
From 🇩🇪 in Pristina and 🇽🇰 in Berlin - we celebrate together!
🇩🇪 and 🇽🇰 share a strong partnership rooted in democracy and respect. Nearly 600,000 Kosovars in Germany keep our connection alive every day.
At 18, Kosovo stands as a success story. On to the next chapter!
Happy Independence Day! 🇽🇰
🇩🇪 and 🇽🇰 share a strong partnership rooted in democracy and respect. Nearly 600,000 Kosovars in Germany keep our connection alive every day.
At 18, Kosovo stands as a success story. On to the next chapter!
Happy Independence Day! 🇽🇰
February 17, 2026 at 9:09 AM
From 🇩🇪 in Pristina and 🇽🇰 in Berlin - we celebrate together!
🇩🇪 and 🇽🇰 share a strong partnership rooted in democracy and respect. Nearly 600,000 Kosovars in Germany keep our connection alive every day.
At 18, Kosovo stands as a success story. On to the next chapter!
Happy Independence Day! 🇽🇰
🇩🇪 and 🇽🇰 share a strong partnership rooted in democracy and respect. Nearly 600,000 Kosovars in Germany keep our connection alive every day.
At 18, Kosovo stands as a success story. On to the next chapter!
Happy Independence Day! 🇽🇰
Strong journalism needs strong advocacy!
I had the pleasure of meeting with the Association of Journalists 🇽🇰 leadership to discuss strengthening security and rights of journalists. We work closely with AJK in supporting 🇺🇦 journalists in residence and are strongly committed to continue our support!
I had the pleasure of meeting with the Association of Journalists 🇽🇰 leadership to discuss strengthening security and rights of journalists. We work closely with AJK in supporting 🇺🇦 journalists in residence and are strongly committed to continue our support!
February 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Strong journalism needs strong advocacy!
I had the pleasure of meeting with the Association of Journalists 🇽🇰 leadership to discuss strengthening security and rights of journalists. We work closely with AJK in supporting 🇺🇦 journalists in residence and are strongly committed to continue our support!
I had the pleasure of meeting with the Association of Journalists 🇽🇰 leadership to discuss strengthening security and rights of journalists. We work closely with AJK in supporting 🇺🇦 journalists in residence and are strongly committed to continue our support!
Frank Schwabe, Parliamentary Secretary of State at Germany’s Justice Ministry, is visiting Kosovo as its new parliament and government take office. He congratulated PM Albin Kurti and met Ministers Donika Gervalla-Schwarz and Glauk Konjufca to boost bilateral cooperation.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Frank Schwabe, Parliamentary Secretary of State at Germany’s Justice Ministry, is visiting Kosovo as its new parliament and government take office. He congratulated PM Albin Kurti and met Ministers Donika Gervalla-Schwarz and Glauk Konjufca to boost bilateral cooperation.
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Congratulations on your re-election as Prime Minister, dear Albin Kurti. Germany looks forward to further deepening its close partnership with Kosovo — in the economy, security and politics — and to working together in support of Kosovo’s Euro-Atlantic integration. Best wishes for the new term.
February 11, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Congratulations on your re-election as Prime Minister, dear Albin Kurti. Germany looks forward to further deepening its close partnership with Kosovo — in the economy, security and politics — and to working together in support of Kosovo’s Euro-Atlantic integration. Best wishes for the new term.
On January 27, 1945, Auschwitz was liberated, exposing the horrors of Nazi crimes. Together with the Ambassador of Israel in Kosovo, Tamar Ziv, we remember the Jewish victims and all others persecuted and murdered. We must never forget. #WeRemember
January 27, 2026 at 8:59 AM
On January 27, 1945, Auschwitz was liberated, exposing the horrors of Nazi crimes. Together with the Ambassador of Israel in Kosovo, Tamar Ziv, we remember the Jewish victims and all others persecuted and murdered. We must never forget. #WeRemember
Germany and France stand united in supporting Kosovo on its path to European integration. Marking the 63rd Élysée Treaty and 7th Aachen Treaty anniversaries, the German Embassy hosted friends from the French Embassy—celebrating decades of friendship and cooperation.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Germany and France stand united in supporting Kosovo on its path to European integration. Marking the 63rd Élysée Treaty and 7th Aachen Treaty anniversaries, the German Embassy hosted friends from the French Embassy—celebrating decades of friendship and cooperation.
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Thank you for the exchanges with the newly elected mayors on current challenges and future prospects. Together with Deputy Christian Böttcher we visited Leposavic, Zvecan, Zupin Potok and North Mitrovica. We stand ready to jointly explore ideas for economic growth and stronger bilateral relations.
January 22, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Thank you for the exchanges with the newly elected mayors on current challenges and future prospects. Together with Deputy Christian Böttcher we visited Leposavic, Zvecan, Zupin Potok and North Mitrovica. We stand ready to jointly explore ideas for economic growth and stronger bilateral relations.
The German-Kosovar Business Association (KDWV) works to strengthen economic cooperation between our countries. In our meeting, we explored concrete ways to deepen business ties, support companies and advance joint initiatives, including the German-Kosovar Economic Forum in Oct 2026.
January 21, 2026 at 8:48 AM
The German-Kosovar Business Association (KDWV) works to strengthen economic cooperation between our countries. In our meeting, we explored concrete ways to deepen business ties, support companies and advance joint initiatives, including the German-Kosovar Economic Forum in Oct 2026.
Strong start to the #BerlinProcess 2026!
At the Berlin Process Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Berlin, Western Balkan states and their partners agreed on concrete steps towards EU alignment: EU acquis, sustainable agriculture & stronger regional cooperation in the Western Balkans.
At the Berlin Process Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Berlin, Western Balkan states and their partners agreed on concrete steps towards EU alignment: EU acquis, sustainable agriculture & stronger regional cooperation in the Western Balkans.
January 20, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Strong start to the #BerlinProcess 2026!
At the Berlin Process Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Berlin, Western Balkan states and their partners agreed on concrete steps towards EU alignment: EU acquis, sustainable agriculture & stronger regional cooperation in the Western Balkans.
At the Berlin Process Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Berlin, Western Balkan states and their partners agreed on concrete steps towards EU alignment: EU acquis, sustainable agriculture & stronger regional cooperation in the Western Balkans.
At today’s official ceremony, I commemorated the victims of the Reçak/Račak massacre of 15 January 1999. The ceremony was attended by US Ambassador William Walker, former Head of the Kosovo Verification Mission, which made the crimes public. May remembrance strengthen our commitment to peace.
January 15, 2026 at 1:40 PM
At today’s official ceremony, I commemorated the victims of the Reçak/Račak massacre of 15 January 1999. The ceremony was attended by US Ambassador William Walker, former Head of the Kosovo Verification Mission, which made the crimes public. May remembrance strengthen our commitment to peace.
I had the honor of visiting the Jahjaga’s Foundation Moment Museum and meeting with fmr. Pres. Jahjaga. The stories of the survivors of sexual abuse left a deep impression, highlighting the importance of the Foundation’s work for women’s and human rights as well as peace and transitional justice.
January 13, 2026 at 12:47 PM
I had the honor of visiting the Jahjaga’s Foundation Moment Museum and meeting with fmr. Pres. Jahjaga. The stories of the survivors of sexual abuse left a deep impression, highlighting the importance of the Foundation’s work for women’s and human rights as well as peace and transitional justice.
Happy New Year!
For me, it started in the beautiful Sharr Mountains.
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For me, it started in the beautiful Sharr Mountains.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Happy New Year!
For me, it started in the beautiful Sharr Mountains.
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For me, it started in the beautiful Sharr Mountains.
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Congratulations 🇽🇰 on calm and democratic elections. We look forward to working with the newly formed institutions. 🇩🇪🤝🇽🇰
December 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Congratulations 🇽🇰 on calm and democratic elections. We look forward to working with the newly formed institutions. 🇩🇪🤝🇽🇰
Back home in Berlin for the holidays. Never without a stroll on the Christmas market at Schloss Charlottenburg, my favorite in the city 🎄🌲🎄
December 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Back home in Berlin for the holidays. Never without a stroll on the Christmas market at Schloss Charlottenburg, my favorite in the city 🎄🌲🎄
With a large 🇽🇰 diaspora in 🇩🇪 I would like to remind all candidates, that, as a rule, election campaign events by foreign officials in Germany are not allowed in the period less than 3 months before elections. Thank you for your understanding.
December 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
With a large 🇽🇰 diaspora in 🇩🇪 I would like to remind all candidates, that, as a rule, election campaign events by foreign officials in Germany are not allowed in the period less than 3 months before elections. Thank you for your understanding.
Yesterday I had the pleasure of hosting the pre-screening of the 🇩🇪&🇽🇰 @artefr.bsky.social documentary “Old herbs, new spirit” at my residence! A beautiful testament to the power of reviving old traditions of raki distillation in an impressive fusion of female empowerment and modern entrepreneurship.
December 9, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Yesterday I had the pleasure of hosting the pre-screening of the 🇩🇪&🇽🇰 @artefr.bsky.social documentary “Old herbs, new spirit” at my residence! A beautiful testament to the power of reviving old traditions of raki distillation in an impressive fusion of female empowerment and modern entrepreneurship.
On today‘s opening panel of DISICON 9 I highlighted three key steps for a gender-equal digital sphere: clear policies for online interaction, independent media institutions, and personal responsibility. Together, we must combat disinformation and ensure equality in the digital world.
December 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
On today‘s opening panel of DISICON 9 I highlighted three key steps for a gender-equal digital sphere: clear policies for online interaction, independent media institutions, and personal responsibility. Together, we must combat disinformation and ensure equality in the digital world.
Honoring the legacy of President Ibrahim Rugova, an advocate for peaceful resistance and non-violent conflict resolution.
December 4, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Honoring the legacy of President Ibrahim Rugova, an advocate for peaceful resistance and non-violent conflict resolution.
Media is the fourth pillar of democracy. At the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung conference today I spoke about the issues public service & independent media face: institutional and budgetary challenges, shrinking markets and disinformation. Strengthening journalism is vital to protect democratic discourse.
December 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Media is the fourth pillar of democracy. At the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung conference today I spoke about the issues public service & independent media face: institutional and budgetary challenges, shrinking markets and disinformation. Strengthening journalism is vital to protect democratic discourse.
I regret the obstructive behaviour by some members of the Central Election Commission in refusing to certify Srpska Lista for the upcoming general elections.
The electoral process and technical preparations for the elections must be free from political maneuverings from political actors.
The electoral process and technical preparations for the elections must be free from political maneuverings from political actors.
December 3, 2025 at 6:42 AM
I regret the obstructive behaviour by some members of the Central Election Commission in refusing to certify Srpska Lista for the upcoming general elections.
The electoral process and technical preparations for the elections must be free from political maneuverings from political actors.
The electoral process and technical preparations for the elections must be free from political maneuverings from political actors.
I had such fun meeting the students at the German language department at Pristina University. They have a fantastic curriculum- and their dictionaries were a throwback for me to my own time at uni (don't ask when that was...)
November 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I had such fun meeting the students at the German language department at Pristina University. They have a fantastic curriculum- and their dictionaries were a throwback for me to my own time at uni (don't ask when that was...)
It was great to welcome our Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and three members of our Parliament to Pristina! They enjoyed the warm welcome (never mind the heavy rain...).
Hope to see you here again soon!
Hope to see you here again soon!
November 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
It was great to welcome our Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and three members of our Parliament to Pristina! They enjoyed the warm welcome (never mind the heavy rain...).
Hope to see you here again soon!
Hope to see you here again soon!
I had the pleasure of meeting RTK Directors Aleksandra Jovanovic and Rilind Gërvalla yesterday, who gave me a behind the scenes tour of their studios and their multi-lingual approach across the channels.
November 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I had the pleasure of meeting RTK Directors Aleksandra Jovanovic and Rilind Gërvalla yesterday, who gave me a behind the scenes tour of their studios and their multi-lingual approach across the channels.