Kosovo

Thewesternbalkans. I. Executive Summary Kosovo is currently experiencing a constitutional and political crisis stemming from the failure of the ruling Vetëvendosje (LVV) party, led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, to initiate the formal transition of government following the most recent elections....

Thewesternbalkans. The inaugural session of the Kosovo parliament, resulting from the elections held on 9 February, began on 15 April, but was interrupted and the mandates of the deputies were not confirmed. At this session, the parliament is to elect...

Thewesternbalkans. China’s Official Stance and Recent Developments China continues to advocate for dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo, emphasizing the need for a mutually acceptable solution. China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Geng Shuang, has stressed the importance of tolerance and...

Thewesternbalkans. According to different media, on 19 March 2025 — Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo have signed a joint declaration aimed at strengthening defence and security cooperation. The agreement, announced last week in Tirana, signals an increased level of military collaboration...

Thewesternbalkans. The Republic of Kosovo has become an official donor to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) with a paid-in contribution of $1.4 million, reported the World Bank Group. IDA is the World Bank’s fund for 78 low-income countries. Projects...

Thewesternbalkans. EU Special Envoy for the Dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina Peter Sørensen made his first official visit to Pristina and Belgrade. Sørensen spent three days in the Kosovo capital (17-19.03.) and described his discussions with local officials as a...

Thewesternbalkans. Balkan Union 1 Kosovo, Albania and Croatia signed a trilateral declaration on a military alliance on March 18 in Tirana, Balkan media reported. The declaration was signed by the defense ministers of Albania, Piro Vengu, Croatia, Ivan Anušić and Kosovo, Ejup...

Thewesternbalkans. The evolving U.S. policy towards Serbia under Donald Trump’s second term suggests a recalibration of Washington’s approach to the Balkans. This shift is not solely geopolitical but also deeply intertwined with economic interests and personal networks within Trump's inner...

Thewesternbalkans. The European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee discussed (20.02.2025) Kosovo's EU integration process, with many MEPs calling on the EU to clarify Kosovo's European path and lift the measures imposed in 2023. Kosovo remains the only Western Balkan country without...

Thewesternbalkans. Kosovo’s national elections have weakened the ruling Vetëvendosje (VV) party, while opposition parties have gained ground. Prime Minister Albin Kurti has lost 100,000 votes compared to the 2021 elections, making it unlikely for him to form a government. Bedri...