In response to the recent disturbances surrounding the removal of the barricade blocking the primary bridge over the Ibër/Ibar River and the establishment of a so-called “peace park” in its place in the city of Mitrovicë/Mitrovica, ECMI Kosovo firmly expresses its continued commitment to peaceful reconciliation. ECMI Kosovo has been engaged in human and minority rights in Kosovo for the past 15 years and remains dedicated to fostering an inclusive and stable multi-ethnic society in Kosovo. The organization’s presence in northern Kosovo has grown significantly in recent years, particularly with the establishment of an ECMI Kosovo office in North Mitrovicë/Mitrovica in 2012. Thus, ECMI Kosovo is heavily invested in this issue and remains determined to strive for the peaceful integration of all communities in Kosovo. Notable progress has been made in the last year in terms of building a constructive relationship of trust with structures in the North of Kosovo. These important achievements should not be undone by reckless acts and statements from any of the actors involved. The following policy brief presents a concise description and analysis of the events and provides clear recommendations to all stakeholders involved on building a structured dialogue as foreseen in the “Ahtisaari Plan.”