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Govt Formation in Bosnia’s Federation Entity Hits Stalemate
The formation of a government in the Bosniak and Croat-dominated Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the bigger of Bosnia's two entities, remains on hold since the October 2022 election, as the governing coalition that promised its quick formation falls apart.
EU, US Piling Pressure on Serbia to Accept Kosovo Plan, Vucic Says
President Aleksandar Vucic told media on Monday evening that representatives of the EU and US told him that if Serbia does not accept the so-called Franco-German proposal for future relations with Kosovo, its European Union integration process will be halted and investments will be blocked.
Ukraine PM visits Berlin, seeking more weapons
Prime Minister Denys Shmygal will be the first high-level Ukrainian official to visit Germany in months on Sunday, in a sign of eased tensions after a rocky patch between Kiev and Berlin.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has repeatedly vowed Germany's strong support for Ukraine in its battle against Russia's invasion.
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Over 60% of Germans are Dissatisfied with the Work of Chancellor Olaf Scholz
More than 60% of German residents are dissatisfied with the work of Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the governing coalition of the Social Democratic Party, the Greens and the Free Democratic Party.
This is shown by the results of a survey published last night, conducted by the sociological institute INSA on behalf of the "Bild" newspaper.
Finnish PM takes drug test after partying scandal
Finland's prime minister said on Aug. 19 she had taken a drug test and reiterated she had never taken narcotics, after a video of the 36-year-old partying sparked criticism.
The leaked video, which shows Sanna Marin dancing and partying with a group of friends and celebrities, has been shared widely on social media and local media.
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After 12 hours, decision is made: Abazovic's Government toppled by no-confidence vote
The administration led by the leader of the green movement URA, Dritan Abazovic, became the government with the shortest period in power in Montenegrin political history - it only came to office in April.
The government was ousted by the votes of 50 MPs in the 81-seat parliament.
Serbia Jailing Kurdish Politician ‘Unlawfully’, Rights Groups Say
Serbia has delayed until further notice the extradition of Ecevit Piroglu, a Kurdish politician and activist wanted by Turkey for terrorism, but has still kept him locked up after his one-year custody sentence expired on June 24.
Serbian Church Agreement Shakes Montenegro Coalition
Montenegrin Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic (L) and Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Porfirije (R) meeting in Montenegro.Photo: Government of Montenegro
The largest ruling party, the Democratic Party of Socialists, DPS, and the Social Democratic Party, SDP, criticized the draft published on Tuesday as too favourable to the Church, the largest faith group in Montenegro.
Montenegro PM Accuses Partners of Blocking Serbian Church Agreement
Montenegrin government session in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro
During the government session on Friday, Social Democratic Party ministers complained that they had not been kept informed about the Ministry of Justice's negotiations with the Serbian Church, the largest faith group by far in the country.
Montenegro Sued for Discrimination Against Same-Sex Couples
Montenegro Pride participants with a giant rainbow flag in Podgorica. Photo: BIRN/Samir Kajosevic
LGBT Forum Progress's executive director, John Barac, said that Montenegro has failed to make legal changes to allow Montenegrins in same-sex partnerships to register their marriages in their home country.