Changing Tides: What Opposition Gains Mean for the Kosovo–Serbia Dialogue summarizes the key insights from an informal discussion held on 21 May, examining how political developments in Kosovo and Serbia may shape the future of the normalization process. The discussion highlights the structural deadlock at the heart of the dialogue, the evolving positions of Prime Minister Albin Kurti and President Aleksandar Vučić, the role of opposition actors and Serbia’s student movement, and the deteriorating state of inter-community relations. While opposition forces on both sides have gained visibility, participants concluded that neither currently offers a coherent alternative capable of breaking the impasse, raising concerns that continued stagnation may further undermine the prospects for a sustainable settlement.
This report is based on the discussions, which were held under the Chatham House Rule. This report was made possible with support from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). The opinions and views of the report does not necessarily stat or reflect the views of NSI, NED, or of individual participants. It is simply a brief summary of the discussions.
