The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, during her speech at the plenary session of the European Parliament, highlighted the successes of both local companies, StarLabs and Digital School, which today operate beyond the borders of Kosovo.
Osmani emphasized the challenges faced by the co-founder of the StarLabs and Digital School, Hana Qerimi, who was part of the representative delegation in the European Parliament, towards the development of her businesses, helping society and our country to be a leader in the region as a technology center.
President Osmani’s historic speech at the European Parliament, including the inspiring story of the StarLabs and Digital School:
And as I speak of a better future, I can’t help but think of Hana Qerimi, who is also accompanying me in this visit. She is the co-founder of Digital School and StarLabs, which started as two small companies in our capital, Prishtina, initially with just two people, her and her husband.
Today, their startups have grown into global brand names with 500 locations around the world. Like so many other businesses in this sector, they are making Kosovo a leader in the region as a tech hub. As the company’s success started to cross borders and oceans, Hana has had to overcome near impossible challenges along the way due to onerous and bureaucratic processes.
She would often miss the taste of her success and landing her next big opportunity as her EU issued visas would expire before she could even travel. And she would have to apply and reapply multiple times per year.
For years, it was you, this parliament that has been fighting together with the people of Kosovo for the cause of visa liberalization. I want to thank you all for your vocal support and for the most recent vote that gave Hana and other brilliant and ambitious young people in my country the chance to thrive just like their peers in their union.
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