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Ambassador Rainer Rudolph
@pristina.diplo.de
German Ambassador 🇩🇪 to Kosovo 🇽🇰
Congratulations 🇽🇰 on calm and democratic elections. We look forward to working with the newly formed institutions. 🇩🇪🤝🇽🇰
December 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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
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
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
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
Honoring the legacy of President Ibrahim Rugova, an advocate for peaceful resistance and non-violent conflict resolution.
December 4, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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
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.
December 3, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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
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!
November 19, 2025 at 2:47 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.
November 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Today, together with my French colleague, we jointly commemorated the Armistice of November 11, 1918. This ceremony, dedicated to honoring the memory of fallen soldiers, stands as a profound symbol of Franco-German reconciliation and shared commitment to peace.
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A peaceful revolution is possible. The fall of the Berlin Wall, 36 years ago today, proved it — courage and the desire for freedom brought down oppression and built the path to a united, free Europe.
Freedom isn’t guaranteed. We must stand up for it — then and now, everywhere.
#WeInvestInFreedom
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Sunday run 🏃‍➡️ in Gërmia Park
November 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
My sincere congratulations to President Osmani, the people of 🇽🇰 and our colleagues in the 🇽🇰 diplomatic service on the exciting news that 🇽🇰 has been recognized by 🇸🇾!
Great to see this new dynamic!
🇩🇪 has always stood by 🇽🇰 independence and sovereignty!
October 30, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Yesterday I visited KFOR HQ and met with COMKFOR Gen. Özkan Ulutaş and Comander of the German KFOR Contigent Col. Müller and thanked KFOR and the German contingent for their dedication to peace, security, and stability in Kosovo and the Western Balkans. 🇽🇰🇩🇪 #KFOR #Bundeswehr
October 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Fantastic: Here is my former boss Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger commenting on the latest season of The Diplomat 😎
youtube.com/watch?v=CItZ...
Top Diplomat Wolfgang Ischinger reacts to “The Diplomat” | #thediplomat
YouTube video by Munich Security Conference
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October 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I visited the beautiful Ethnological Museum in Pristina - a wonderful experience
October 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Western Balkans are part of our European family — their future is in the EU.
At the #BerlinProcess summit in London, Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted joint action on migration, security, economy & hybrid threats.
Congratulations Montenegro 🇲🇪 on your 2026 presidency!
October 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
For 80 years, the #UnitedNations has been and will be the work of humanity.
Not perfect, not finished, but always #BetterTogether.
Here in Pristina and everywhere, 🇩🇪 stands united as reliable partner of the many people in the service of
the UN who are UNderstanding and so much more!
#UN80 #UNDay
October 24, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Reposted by Ambassador Rainer Rudolph
Germany fully supports @eulexkosovo.bsky.social 🇪🇺 in their important work in Kosovo 🇽🇰 - thank you for your service!
Barbano congratulated Ambassador Rudolph. on his appointment & thanked him for 🇩🇪 unwavering contribution to EULEX in supporting the rule of law in Kosovo. He also wished him success, looking forward to working closely together.
October 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Germany fully supports @eulexkosovo.bsky.social 🇪🇺 in their important work in Kosovo 🇽🇰 - thank you for your service!
Barbano congratulated Ambassador Rudolph. on his appointment & thanked him for 🇩🇪 unwavering contribution to EULEX in supporting the rule of law in Kosovo. He also wished him success, looking forward to working closely together.
October 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
London calling!

Today marks the Berlin Process Leaders Summit in London!

After a year of intensive preparation, our focus is on London, where government leaders of the Western Balkans meet – for new momentum, tangible results, and a shared vision for the future of the Western Balkans in Europe.
October 22, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Thank you for the warm welcome @euambks.bsky.social!
Had a good exchange with the newly appointed 🇩🇪German Ambassador to 🇽🇰Kosovo, @rainerrudolph.bsky.social. We discussed current political developments & the importance of the 🇪🇺’s continued support for #Kosovo’s progress on its #EU integration path, to the benefit of all its citizens. @pristina.diplo.de
October 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Ambassador Rainer Rudolph had his first meeting with acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti today. They reaffirmed the close relationship between our countries and our support for Kosovo’s international integration. Thank you for the warm welcome! 🇩🇪🤝🇽🇰
October 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM