More than a decade ago, on March 8, 2011, a historic meeting took place, marking the beginning of a challenging journey towards potential reconciliation and full normalization of relations between the former warring parties, Kosovo and Serbia. The inaugural meeting that initiated the dialogue between...
The dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia began in March 2011 when Kosovo’s Chief Negotiator Edita Tahiri and the then-leader of the Serbian delegation Borko Stefanovic sat down for the first time at an EU-facilitated meeting. This initial stage of the dialogue or the technical dialogue...
This policy paper addresses the language barrier between Albanian and Serbian communities in Kosovo, which hinders effective communication, understanding as well as social cohesion and interaction. Efforts have been made to promote bilingualism in Kosovo through the “Law on the Use of Language” that made...
The Serbia-Kosovo conflict represents one of the most intractable and complex geopolitical issues in the Balkans. Rooted in historical grievances, ethnic tensions, and territorial disputes, this protracted conflict has seen numerous attempts at resolution, including international mediation efforts. However, the role of media in shaping...
The Declaration of Missing Persons, adopted within the framework of the Brussels Dialogue, represents a significant step towards addressing the long-standing issue of missing persons in the post-conflict societies of Kosovo and Serbia. However, the implementation of this declaration holds several challenges that must be...
This policy paper aims to outline a comprehensive approach towards achieving the full implementation of the ‘Implementation Annex to the Agreement on the Path to Normalisation of Relations between Kosovo and Serbia’. The paper analyzes the current challenges and provides strategic recommendations to address them...
This policy brief explores the role that youth organizations can play in fostering much-needed cooperation between the youth of Kosovo and the youth of Serbia – as critical, albeit underutilized actors, in building bridges towards reconciliation. The two countries share a history of conflict and...
The Western Balkans still grapple with the aftermath of the wars that took place between 1990 and 2001. While the war-affected countries have developed economically and in terms of institution building and overall stability, the legacy of the conflicts has not been dealt with effectively...
One of the key outcomes of the Strengthening Inclusive Victims’ Voices (SIVV) project was the production of joint sets of locally grounded transitional justice (TJ) principles meaningful to victim groups in North Macedonia, Serbia and Kosovo, as well as at the regional level. The primary aim...
