The Kosovo-Serbia dialogue: How the EU can lead
ECFR’s recent mini-series sheds light on the issues in the dialogue process by identifying both pitfalls and opportunities
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A Russia-Ukraine peace deal that capitulates to Putin risks destabilising the Western Balkans, emboldening Serbian territorial claims and undermining EU credibility
Why the EU should use Kosovo’s election to advance its goals in the Western Balkans
Kosovo remains at odds with Serbia—and the EU. The outcome of the country’s imminent election could allow the EU to transform relations between the countries and open the door to Kosovo’s accession
Cast no shadow: How the EU can advance the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue process
As the European Union pushes for peace in the Western Balkans, it should focus on moving the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue beyond its current impasse to establish long-lasting regional stability and deter Russian influence
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Dec
Wider Europe
Taking stock of the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue process
On 12 December, the German Embassy in Washington DC and the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) will host a public discussion which will take stock of the dialogue process to date and will examine the future prospect for a swift solution to the dispute in order to contribute to the peace and stability…
Caught red handed: Why the EU and the US should not keep faith in Vucic
Serbia’s partial withdrawal of troops along the border with Kosovo should not be enough to quash fears of Serbian aggression, instead the EU and the US must reevaluate their relations with the country’s president
Violence in North Kosovo: How the EU and the US can break the cycle
Escalating violence in the north of Kosovo undermines the already difficult dialogue process. The EU and US need to address this destabilisation head on
Violence in northern Kosovo: The United States’ failed bet on Serbia
Western sponsors of the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade are wrong to believe Serbia will work to make a success of diplomacy
Trial and tribulation: The complex process of prosecuting war crimes in Kosovo
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers aims to bring justice to victims of war crimes committed during the Kosovo war. But so far, it is causing controversy and could complicate reconciliation efforts
The Kosovo-Serbia dialogue: How the EU can lead
ECFR’s recent mini-series sheds light on the issues in the dialogue process by identifying both pitfalls and opportunities
Closing the gap: Why Kosovo and Serbia should view political cooperation as an opportunity
A comprehensive agreement between Kosovo and Serbia would permit cooperation between the countries to advance – benefitting the entire Western Balkans region
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Ukrainian border, Balkan future: How Trump’s peace deal could impact Kosovo and Serbia
A Russia-Ukraine peace deal that capitulates to Putin risks destabilising the Western Balkans, emboldening Serbian territorial claims and undermining EU credibility
Why the EU should use Kosovo’s election to advance its goals in the Western Balkans
Kosovo remains at odds with Serbia—and the EU. The outcome of the country’s imminent election could allow the EU to transform relations between the countries and open the door to Kosovo’s accession
Cast no shadow: How the EU can advance the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue process
As the European Union pushes for peace in the Western Balkans, it should focus on moving the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue beyond its current impasse to establish long-lasting regional stability and deter Russian influence
Caught red handed: Why the EU and the US should not keep faith in Vucic
Serbia’s partial withdrawal of troops along the border with Kosovo should not be enough to quash fears of Serbian aggression, instead the EU and the US must reevaluate their relations with the country’s president
Violence in North Kosovo: How the EU and the US can break the cycle
Escalating violence in the north of Kosovo undermines the already difficult dialogue process. The EU and US need to address this destabilisation head on
Violence in northern Kosovo: The United States’ failed bet on Serbia
Western sponsors of the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade are wrong to believe Serbia will work to make a success of diplomacy
Trial and tribulation: The complex process of prosecuting war crimes in Kosovo
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers aims to bring justice to victims of war crimes committed during the Kosovo war. But so far, it is causing controversy and could complicate reconciliation efforts
The Kosovo-Serbia dialogue: How the EU can lead
ECFR’s recent mini-series sheds light on the issues in the dialogue process by identifying both pitfalls and opportunities
Closing the gap: Why Kosovo and Serbia should view political cooperation as an opportunity
A comprehensive agreement between Kosovo and Serbia would permit cooperation between the countries to advance – benefitting the entire Western Balkans region
Beyond the status quo: A perspective from Serbia on relations with Kosovo
Kosovo’s government and the EU will need to help Serbia lay the groundwork for a workable, long-term solution on Kosovo’s status
Events
12
Dec
Wider Europe
Taking stock of the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue process
On 12 December, the German Embassy in Washington DC and the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) will host a public discussion which will take stock of the dialogue process to date and will examine the future prospect for a swift solution to the dispute in order to contribute to the peace and stability…
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Engjellushe Morina on Kosovo-Serbia relations and the future of the dialogue process
International partners can address the formation of the Association of Serb Municipalities by adopting a balanced approach toward Kosovo and providing assurances regarding its sovereignty
The agreement has become part of Kosovo’s EU path and Serbia’s EU path – it is valid twice, between Serbia and Kosovo and between Kosovo and EU and Serbia and EU
Miroslav Lajčák comments on the Ohrid Agreement that aims to normalise bilateral relations between Serbia and Kosovo