Independence of Kosovo

EMCDDA trendspotter briefing: Impact of COVID-19 on drug use and drug services in Western Balkans

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Geography of Europe, Countries, Europe, Independence of Kosovo, Politics of Kosovo, Southeastern Europe, Advisory opinion on Kosovo's declaration of independence, Kosovo, United Nations Security Council Resolution, Balkans, Political status of Kosovo, Accession of Kosovo to the European Union

The Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia) registered the main waves of COVID-19 infections later than most of the EU countries, but containment strategies were implemented at the same time and with equal force as in the rest of Europe.

Key Points: 
  • The Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia) registered the main waves of COVID-19 infections later than most of the EU countries, but containment strategies were implemented at the same time and with equal force as in the rest of Europe.
  • This report provides the main results of studies conducted using the trendspotter methodology to explore the impact of the pandemic and associated measures on drug services and people who use drugs in the Western Balkan region.
  • *Kosovo: this designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo 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.

Venezuela: Press release on EU dialogue with stakeholders in Car

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Crisis in Venezuela, Peace processes, Foreign relations of Venezuela, Independence of Kosovo

The mission underlined the EU position for a peaceful, democratic, Venezuelan-owned solution to the countryscrisis.

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  • The mission underlined the EU position for a peaceful, democratic, Venezuelan-owned solution to the countryscrisis.
  • This mission included discussions with a wide range of stakeholders, beginning with President of the National Assembly Juan Guaid and all opposition forces.
  • The possibility of postponing the legislative elections in order to open a space for dialogue and change those conditions was discussed.
  • Without a postponement and an improvement in the democratic and electoral conditions, the EU cannot consider sending an electoral observation mission.

Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: High-Level meeting in Brussels on 7

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Politics of Kosovo, Countries, Geography of Europe, Independence of Kosovo, Government of Kosovo, Kosovo–Serbia relations, United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, European Union Special Representative, Kosovo, Slovakia's reaction to the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence, Constitution of Kosovo

As part of the comprehensive agreement to normalise relations between Kosovo and Serbia, the meeting will address non-majority community arrangements, and the settlement of mutual financial claims/property.

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  • As part of the comprehensive agreement to normalise relations between Kosovo and Serbia, the meeting will address non-majority community arrangements, and the settlement of mutual financial claims/property.
  • This weekend, ahead of the high-level meeting, EU Special Representative Lajk will host the fourth expert-level meeting on the topics previously discussed, namely missing and displaced persons and economic cooperation.
  • The High-level meeting of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue is scheduled to start at 10:00 on 7 September.
  • High Representative Borrell will give a press statement before the start of the Dialogue meeting and EU Special Representative Lajk at the end of the meeting.

September Fair attracting serious buyers

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
Independence of Kosovo

Our company has been exhibiting at the September Fair for many years and we will continue to support this important event."

Key Points: 
  • Our company has been exhibiting at the September Fair for many years and we will continue to support this important event."
  • We met serious international buyers from Europe and America, and from Asia- some new ones but mostly people we know.
  • Serious buyers recognise the importance of the September Fair.
  • It's a requisite for us to be physically present at the September Fair.