Politics of Kosovo

Prime Minister Isa Mustafa's recently-formed government has vowed to expedite a vote in parliament on new legislation that would set in motion the creation of the special court which is expected to try former Kosovo Liberation Army officials for war crimes.

Balkan countries strengthen military co-operation through US-Adriatic Charter

Kosovo will continue to participate in the Charter as an observer.

Representatives from the US-Adriatic Charter countries met in Tirana last month. [Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania]

The first draft of a resolution on Serbia prepared by European Parliament rapporteur on Serbia, David McAllister, says Serbia needs to harmonise its foreign policy with the EU's.

BRUSSELS - Serbia should continue its reforms and harmonise its foreign policy with the EU's, including the part referring to Russia, according to the first draft of a resolution on Serbia prepared by European Parliament rapporteur David Mc Allister.

Serbia should "harmonize on Russia" - EP resolution draft

BRUSSELS -- Serbia "should continue its reforms and harmonize its foreign policy with the EU's, including the part referring to Russia."

This is according to the first draft of a resolution on Serbia prepared by European Parliament rapporteur David Mc Allister.

Consultations on "Kosovo plan" to start this week

BELGRADE -- By the end of this week, President Nikolic and Prime Minister Vucic will start official consultations about "the final solution for the status of Kosovo."

Three opposition parties said they would vote against legislation to create a new EU-backed special court to try former Kosovo Liberation Army fighters for alleged war crimes.

BELGRADE - Giving up on Kosovo-Metohija must not be a condition for Serbia's accession to the European Union, Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic has said, noting that he wants Serbia to become part of the EU.

Kosovo opposition against special war crimes court

PRI?TINA -- The Self-Determination, the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo and the Initiative for Kosovo will vote against the setting up of a special war crimes court.

BELGRADE - The opening of the first chapters in Serbia's talks with the EU constitutes the first goal, but the success and pace of the process would depend on the progress Serbia would achieve, said Edgars Rinkevics as the chair of the EU Ministerial Council and minister of foreign affairs of Latvia as a country that took over the presidency in the Union.