Hashim Thaci

Hashim Thaci Sets Sights on Kosovo's Presidency

The governing Democratic Party of Kosovo has named its leader Thaci as its candidate for the presidency, and its coalition ally, the Democratic League of Kosovo, has said it will support the nomination.

Kosovo's constitution stipulates that the next president should be confirmed by MPs 30 days before the incumbent's mandate expires.

EU Visa Decision 'Insults Kosovo', Thaci Says

Kosovo Foreign Minister Hashim Thaci voiced bitter disappointment on Kosovo being left out of the EU's free-travel regime at Thursday's government meeting.

The EU's refusal to include Kosovo in its visa liberalisation scheme formed part of the day's agenda.

Thaci stressed strong language in his address, calling the decision incompetent and provocative.

EU Snubs Kosovo Over Visa Liberalisation

Prime Minister Isa Mustafa and Foreign Minister Hashim Thaci voiced shock on Wednesdy afetr the  EU declined to include Kosovo in its visa liberalisation scheme, also angering and disappointing Kosovo politicians and EU integration experts.

The EU on Tuesday said only Ukraine and Georgia will be added to the EU's visa-free system by mid-2016.

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