A follower writes with a familiar contradiction: life in Germany looks successful from the outside, yet it does not feel complete. There is income, a car and a home. There is also a wish to return to Kosovo and build something—and fear that it will fail.
My answer in the video is personal and strongly in favour of creating things in Kosovo. I see work worth doing here. But the part I most want someone considering the move to hear is at the end: do not arrive with no idea and no plan.
Separate belonging from the business case
Wanting to be near your people is a valid reason to consider returning. It does not prove that a particular café, service or product will find customers. Equally, a viable business does not guarantee that returning will resolve every feeling of loneliness.
Write two separate answers: what kind of life am I trying to build, and what problem will my business solve for someone who will pay? If both answers are only “I am tired of Germany,” the plan needs more work.
The video also contains a claim that an Albanian in Germany can never become president. That is too broad as a legal statement. Article 54 of Germany’s Basic Law makes German nationals aged at least 40 with Bundestag voting rights eligible; it does not exclude people because of Albanian ancestry. My point about feeling foreign should not be confused with the law or imposed on everybody else’s experience.
Turn “there is opportunity” into a test
A visible problem is a starting point. A business needs a customer, a workable price and a way to deliver. Before committing to a move, speak with likely customers and test a small version of the offer where your circumstances and legal arrangements allow it.
Ask what people currently use, what they pay for and what would make them switch. Compliments are encouraging; a real purchase tells you something different. If you intend to export a service, check whether the customer is actually in Kosovo or abroad. That changes the offer, language, delivery and sales work.
Registration and tax obligations also need checking. The Kosovo Business Registration Agency’s official portal is a starting point for business administration; a local accountant can help apply the requirements to the actual activity. This article is not a registration or tax opinion.
Calculate how much time the savings buy
Here is an illustrative scenario, not a claim about typical Kosovo living costs or your finances. Suppose someone has €18,000 available, sets aside €3,000 for emergencies and spends €3,000 on the move and setup. That leaves €12,000 for the transition.
| Item | Illustrative amount |
|---|---|
| Starting cash | €18,000 |
| Emergency money kept separate | −€3,000 |
| Move and setup | −€3,000 |
| Available transition cash | €12,000 |
| Monthly household and business cash outflow | €1,500 |
| Months covered with no incoming cash | 8 |
The calculation is (18,000 − 3,000 − 3,000) ÷ 1,500 = 8 months. At €2,000 a month it becomes 6 months; at €2,500 it becomes 4.8 months. The chart changes only spending, with no income assumed.
Replace every assumption with your own quotes and records, including rent, insurance, dependants, debt, taxes and business costs. Revenue is not the same as cash received. Keep the emergency amount separate rather than counting it twice. This simple model does not include investment returns, inflation or unexpected costs beyond that reserve.
Decide what you will review before the money runs out
Choose a review point and evidence in advance: customer conversations, completed sales, cash received and remaining cash. Also consider family needs and any consequences for your residence or employment arrangements before moving.
The point is not to eliminate uncertainty. It is to give the decision something stronger than either nostalgia or fear. I want people to bring their skills home. A plan gives those skills a better chance to become something useful.
For the opposite direction, see whether moving to Germany solves the actual problem.
Sources and calculation notes
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German Basic Law, Article 54: presidential eligibility; the video’s broad assertion is corrected above.
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Kosovo Business Registration Agency portal: official business administration entry point.
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Cash example: €18,000 − €3,000 − €3,000 = €12,000; €12,000 ÷ monthly outflow. All amounts are invented scenario inputs, not price research. Calculation data.
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Original video and thumbnail: Eduard Luta on TikTok. Published 2026-07-30. Research checked 26 September 2026.