Reactions to the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on Kosovo's declaration of independence

EU extends mandates of six EU special representatives

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Friday, February 26, 2021
Politics of the European Union, Organizations, Politics of Kosovo, Politics of Europe, European Union Special Representative, Independence of Kosovo, Kosovo–Serbia relations, Pristina, European Union, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Reactions to the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on Kosovo's declaration of independence, Constitution of Kosovo

The Council has extended the mandates of six EU special representatives (EUSRs).

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  • The Council has extended the mandates of six EU special representatives (EUSRs).
  • This year, the High Representative will appoint new EUSRs for the Sahel, Central Asia, the Horn of Africa and the Middle East Peace Process.
  • Background and next steps

    EU special representatives promote the EU's policies and interests in specific regions and countries, as well as on issues of particular concern or interest for the EU.

  • These include the six mentioned above and Special Representatives for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.

Balkans Geopolitical Center: European Experts Urge Restoration of Dayton Agreement Principles for Bosnia

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Monday, October 1, 2018
Serbs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe, Politics of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Politics of Republika Srpska, KK Igokea, Milorad Dodik, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, Reactions to the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on Kosovo's declaration of independence, Republika Srpska–Serbia relations

Johannes Hbner, a former Freedom Party deputy of the Austrian Parliament, emphasised the need to respect the Dayton peace agreement.

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  • Johannes Hbner, a former Freedom Party deputy of the Austrian Parliament, emphasised the need to respect the Dayton peace agreement.
  • According to Hbner, if the EU respected the will of all constituent parts of Bosnia-Herzegovina, it would be possible to quickly reach a lasting solution.
  • He compared the situation of Serbs in Bosnia with that of the Flemish in Belgium, which he described as another "artificial country".
  • Following their meetings with Serb Republic President Milorad Dodik and other top officials, both expressed the hope that they will be successful in the forthcoming election.