The government of Kosovo has stepped up efforts for civil registration of members of the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian community, five years after launching the process. This, according to the paper, was imposed by the European Commission Progress Report which identified the issue as a precondition for visa liberalization. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Local Government Administration said the project is being implemented in cooperation with relevant municipalities and that there is an awareness campaign underway offering free registration until 15 March.