Politics 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).

Key Points: 
  • 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.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Kosovo: Tomáš Szunyog appointed as new EU Special Representative

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Friday, July 31, 2020
Geography of Europe, Countries, Politics of Kosovo, Europe, Government of Kosovo, European Union Special Representative, Kosovo

The Council today appointed Tom Szunyog from the Czech Republic, as EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Kosovo* from 1 September 2020 until 31 August 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The Council today appointed Tom Szunyog from the Czech Republic, as EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Kosovo* from 1 September 2020 until 31 August 2021.
  • He will replace Natalya Apostolova who has held the EUSR position since 20 July 2016.
  • The EUSR promotes a Kosovo that is committed to the rule of law and to the protection of minorities and of cultural and religious heritage.
  • The EUSR supports Kosovo's European perspective and rapprochement with the EU in line with the perspective of the region and in accordance with the Stabilisation and Association Agreement.

Common Security and Defence Policy: Council extends the mandates of four Heads of civilian Missions

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Friday, May 15, 2020
Politics of Kosovo, Politics by country, Countries, European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, Kosovo, Constitution of Kosovo, International Civilian Representative for Kosovo

The Council today decided to extend the mandates of four Heads of Common Security and Defence Policy civilian Missions, following a proposal by the High Representative and the endorsement of the Political and Security Committee.

Key Points: 
  • The Council today decided to extend the mandates of four Heads of Common Security and Defence Policy civilian Missions, following a proposal by the High Representative and the endorsement of the Political and Security Committee.
  • They are:

    - Mr Lars-Gunnar Wigemark as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO until 30 June 2021.

  • The EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo was launched in 2008 with the overall mandate to assist the Kosovo authorities in establishing sustainable and independent rule of law institutions.
  • The EU Advisory Mission in Ukraine started its operations in December 2014 with the aim of assisting the Ukrainian authorities towards a sustainable reform of the civilian security sector.