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Presence of special units of the Kosovo Police in the Serb-majority North

More than a year has passed since the Government of Kosovo started the action of permanently deploying special units of the Kosovo Police in Serb-majority municipalities in the North. While for the Prime Minister Albin Kurti this decision represented a step towards establishing law and...

Fostering Public Trust: A new blueprint for rule of law mission in Kosovo

This policy paper delves into the intricate role played by internationalized justice mechanisms in the context of Kosovo and their influence on the broader aspects of the rule of law and public trust within the country's judiciary. The aftermath of the Kosovo conflict in the...

Unlocking Peace: The Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue and the Untapped Potential of Women’s Inclusion

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...

Shifting Tides: Understanding the Evolving Topics of Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue and their Implications for Reconciliation

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...

Language as a (way of crossing the) barrier between two communities

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...

Media Framing of the Serbia-Kosovo Conflict

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...

Challenges in implementation of Declaration on Missing Persons within the legislative framework of Brussels Dialogue

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...

The Role of Youth Organizations in Fostering Cooperation Between Kosovo and Serbia

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...

Survey Results of Secondary Schools conducted across Kosovo