By year
2024
4 entries
- ECMI Kosovo Urges Fairness in CEC Decision on Lista Srpska · 24 December 2024
ECMI Kosovo raised concerns about the refusal to certify Lista Srpska’s candidate list and called for fair electoral treatment. - ECMI Kosovo Urges De-escalation Amid Concerns Over Arrests in North Mitrovica · 11 September 2024
ECMI Kosovo discussed the effect of the arrests on relations with Kosovo Serbs and urged steps to reduce tensions. - Mr. Adrian Zeqiri on Klan Kosova: Discusses Serbian Dinar Ban and Protection of Minority Rights · 22 May 2024
Adrian Zeqiri discussed the dinar decision on Klan Kosova and its effects on access to services for Kosovo Serbs. - Navigating Kosovo’s Political Landscape: Insights from T7 Frontal Interview · 15 February 2024
Adrian Zeqiri discussed security in northern Kosovo, the dinar decision and local referendum and election procedures.
2023
1 entry
- Kërkohet Veprim për Përfaqësim të Drejtë në REKOS 2023! · 16 November 2023
ECMI Kosovo called for fair representation of non-majority communities among census enumerators and supervisors.
2022
1 entry
- Energy crisis in Kosovo and the urgent need to include non-majority communities in the Government’s call for energy efficiency subsidies · October 2022
ECMI Kosovo examines who applied for energy-efficiency subsidies and recommends ways to improve access for non-majority communities.
2019
2 entries
- Representation of Kosovo Serb Community in Free Legal Professions in Kosovo (English) · October 2019
The study examines Kosovo Serb representation in five regulated legal professions and implications for access to justice in Serbian. - Kosovo’s Consultative Council for Communities · September 2019
The report assesses the Council’s structure, resources and fulfilment of its mandate and makes recommendations for its operation.
2018
2 entries
- Update on the Process of Association of Serb-Majority Municipalities · April 2018
The brief examines developments around the proposed Association/Community and their legal and institutional context. - Implications of Visa Liberalisation for Kosovo · March 2018
The article examines how border demarcation, EU requirements and rule-of-law conditions shaped Kosovo’s prospects for visa-free travel.
2017
5 entries
- Reading the results of Kosovo’s snap elections · July 2017
Examines the certified parliamentary election results and the options and obstacles for forming a governing coalition. - Quotas for Gender Representation in Kosovo’s Election Rules · 9 June 2017
Examines how Kosovo’s electoral rules govern women’s representation in the election process and the Assembly. - Dynamics within Serb Community Political Establishment Ahead of Snap Elections in Kosovo · 26 May 2017
Examines the parties and citizens’ initiatives competing for Kosovo Serb seats ahead of the June parliamentary election. - Kosovo snap elections, background, rules and some predictions · 17 May 2017
Adrian Zeqiri examines the collapse of the governing coalition, the rules for the snap elections and the resulting party alignments. - Kosovo’s Uneasy Community Governance in 2016 and how to Renew the Community Agenda during 2017 · 16 January 2017
The analysis reviews political developments affecting community governance in 2016 and proposes priorities for 2017.
2016
4 entries
- The Association/Community of Serb-Majority Municipalities: Breaking the Impasse · June 2016
The report proposes an inter-municipal cooperation model for service coordination, municipal accountability and community safeguards. - ERAC Condemns Statement of MP Kelmendi and Calls for Disciplinary Action Against him by the Assembly of Kosovo · 18 May 2016
The Equal Rights for All Coalition calls on the Assembly to examine an MP’s remarks following the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia march. - Serbian Parliamentary Elections and their Impact on the Kosovo Serb Political Scene · 15 April 2016
The analysis examines arrangements for Kosovo Serbs to vote in Serbia’s parliamentary elections and the implications for Kosovo Serb politics. - The Constitutional Court’s Decision On The Association/Community Of Serb Majority Municipalities · 28 January 2016
The brief examines the Constitutional Court’s decision on the agreement’s principles and the legal questions that remained.
2015
29 entries
- The Association/Community of Serb Majority Municipalities: Obligation or Opportunity? · 17 December 2015
The final 2015 Monitor issue considers how the proposed Association/Community could be approached as an opportunity for cooperation. - Repeated Incidents in Goraždevac/Gorazhdec: Prompt Action Required · 10 December 2015
The Monitor calls for a response to repeated incidents in Goraždevac and considers their implications for the security of the local Serb community. - The Suspension of the Agreement on the Association/Community of Serb Majority Municipalities · 15 November 2015
The brief examines President Jahjaga’s request for constitutional review and the suspension of steps to implement the agreement. - Kosovo and UNESCO: For a Renewed Focus on the Debate · 8 November 2015
The Monitor examines the debate over Kosovo’s UNESCO bid and the legal protections for Serbian cultural heritage. - Is the minority quota system in higher education being abused? · 15 October 2015
The analysis examines reported misuse of the higher education quota intended for students from minority communities. - For An Inclusive Discussion On The Association/Community of Serb Majority Municipalities · 8 October 2015
The Monitor examines the Assembly deadlock and calls for a more inclusive discussion of the proposed Association/Community. - On the Recent Incidents in Novobërdë/Novo Brdo and Pejë/Peć · October 2015
ECMI Kosovo examines two reported incidents and discusses how institutions and community representatives can respond. - The New Agreement on the Association/Community of Serb Majority Municipalities: An Important Step Forward, But Not The Final Word · 7 September 2015
Examines the new agreement’s proposed powers, structures and legal implications for the Association/Community. - Medical Service Delayed to Patient from Roma Community at the University Clinical Centre · 4 September 2015
This Monitor issue covers a delay in medical care for a Roma patient, slogans targeting communities in Prizren and Orthodox worship in Gjakova. - Disagreements Surrounding the Use of Languages in Kosovo and the poor Implementation of the Legal Framework · 2 August 2015
The Monitor discusses official use of the Cyrillic alphabet and wider shortcomings in implementing Kosovo’s language law. - Human Rights Law Package Enters into Force · 26 July 2015
The brief reviews the new human rights legislation and the institutional challenges of putting it into practice. - On the Worrisome trend of Incidents Directed at Serb Communities in the Pejë/Peja and Klinë/Klina Area · 19 July 2015
The Monitor examines reported incidents affecting Kosovo Serbs and returnees in the Peja and Klina area. - Vidovdan: No News is Good News · 2 July 2015
The Monitor considers the significance of peaceful Vidovdan commemorations for relations between communities. - On the recent security incidents in Klinë/Klina and the difficult return process · 21 May 2015
Reviews reported attacks and thefts affecting Serb returnees and examines how institutions support the return process. - The Gorani holiday on 6 May: A missed opportunity for the Kosovo institutions · 14 May 2015
The brief reviews institutional engagement with the Gorani community around its legally recognised 6 May holiday. - On the Occasion of the Recent Incident In Pasjane · 10 May 2015
ECMI Kosovo comments on an incident in Pasjane and the police response. - Municipal Budgets in Northern Kosovo: Agreement, At Last · 7 May 2015
Examines the agreement between the government and the four northern municipalities on their 2015 budgets. - Incidents and Tensions in Mitrovica: The Need For Unbiased Reporting and the Strengthening of the Rule of Law · 21 April 2015
ECMI Kosovo calls for individual, transparent investigations and responsible reporting after incidents in Mitrovica. - The Association/Community of Serb-Majority Municipalities: What Is (Im)possible within the Legal Framework? · 16 April 2015
The analysis examines which powers and institutional arrangements were possible under the applicable legal framework. - The Association/Community Of Serb Majority Municipalities: An Exclusive Club Based On Ethnicity? · 31 March 2015
The analysis considers whether an Association/Community organised around Serb-majority municipalities could avoid ethnic exclusion. - The Neglecting of Non-Serb Minority Communities in the Kosovo–Serb Technical Agreements · 10 March 2015
The update examines objections by non-Serb minority representatives to the Brussels judiciary agreement and their involvement in the process. - Minister Murati’s Controversial Statement and the Reactions that Followed · 4 March 2015
The update reviews the response to Minister Valon Murati’s remarks linking emigration with the status of minority communities. - The Association/Community of Serb majority municipalities: A lot of speculation, little factual agreement and no implementation · 22 February 2015
The analysis considers competing expectations for the Association/Community and the lack of consensus on implementation. - A Unified Court and Legal System in Kosovo? · 13 February 2015
The bulletin reviews the February Brussels agreement on integrating courts and legal structures in northern Kosovo. - What should be remembered from the Jablanović case? · 8 February 2015
The update reviews the criticism and protests that preceded the dismissal of Minister Aleksandar Jablanović. - Calls for Reason and Action in light of Protests in Prishtinë/Priština · 25 January 2015
ECMI Kosovo responded to the January protest in Prishtina over the minister’s remarks and the future of Trepça. - ECMI Kosovo calls for calm in light of protests against minister Jablanović’s controversial statement · 10 January 2015
ECMI Kosovo called for calm after protests in Gjakova over Minister Aleksandar Jablanović’s remarks. - ECMI Kosovo condemns the violent blockage of entrance to the Serb orthodox church in Gjakovë/Đakovica · 7 January 2015
ECMI Kosovo condemned the obstruction of access to the Serbian Orthodox church in Gjakova and called for unimpeded worship. - Forging a Working Environment within the Government of Kosovo · January 2015
The analysis examines the prospects for cooperation between the parties in the new coalition and their responsibilities toward communities.
2014
15 entries
- A Political Update: The Formation of the New Government of Kosovo, Minority Community Representation and Challenges Ahead · 10 December 2014
The update describes the formation of Isa Mustafa’s government and the representation of minority communities in the new coalition. - Challenges to Kosovo’s Integration Efforts: Rising Emigration of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians · 3 December 2014
Examines reported emigration from Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities and barriers to their integration in Kosovo. - Tragic Incident in Fushë Kosovë/Kosovo Polje involving a Roma Child · December 2014
An ECMI Kosovo statement responds to the death of a Roma child in Fushë Kosovë/Kosovo Polje and addresses local safety and living conditions. - Open letter sent by the “Platform of NGOs dealing with Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian issues in Kosovo” to the Prime Minister · 6 November 2014
Civil society organisations call on the government to respond to rising emigration and improve implementation of the community integration strategy. - An Overview of the Recent Security Situation in Kosovo · 4 November 2014
ECMI Kosovo reviews reported incidents affecting minority communities and calls for police investigations. - ECMI Kosovo Short Update on Political Developments: Minority Communities Want the Stalemate Over · 23 October 2014
The update discusses minority representatives’ concerns about the delay in electing an Assembly speaker and forming a government. - The New Mandate of the Consultative Council for Communities: Challenges and Opportunities · 3 October 2014
The bulletin examines the Council’s third mandate, its constitutional role and the challenges facing its new members. - ECMI Kosovo condemns recent violence in the North · September 2014
ECMI Kosovo reports on separate security incidents in northern Kosovo involving North Mitrovica and the area near Zubin Potok. - Minority Communities’ Political Parties in Kosovo’s Changing Political Landscape · July 2014
The bulletin examines minority parties’ positions following the June parliamentary elections and during government formation. - Bridging the Divide: Establishing a Joint Board for the city of Mitrovica · 27 June 2014
The brief considers how a joint board could support cooperation across Mitrovica following tensions over the main bridge. - General Elections in Kosovo : A View of Issues, Challenges and the Political Scene ahead of Voting on June 8th · 2 June 2014
The bulletin sets out the electoral context and issues affecting minority communities ahead of the parliamentary vote. - New Round of Accreditation of Community Civil Society Organizations and Appointments of New Members to the Consultative Council for Communities · 22 May 2014
The bulletin describes the accreditation and nomination process for organisations seeking to take part in the Consultative Council for Communities. - Towards a Better Internal Organisation of Communities in Kosovo: The Establishment of Serb and Gorani Community Networks · 30 April 2014
The bulletin describes the establishment of Serb and Gorani civil society networks to strengthen coordination and representation. - Transitional Justice, Minority Rights and Communities in Kosovo · 28 March 2014
The publication examines how minority rights and the experiences of communities fit into transitional justice in Kosovo. - Substance Abuse in Kosovo and its Effects on Minority Communities · 28 March 2014
The bulletin examines substance abuse and barriers to treatment, including the marginalisation of people affected in minority communities.
2013
13 entries
- Kosovo Local Elections 2013: Lessons Learnt for Minority Communities · 19 December 2013
The analysis draws lessons from local elections held across Kosovo and considers the implications for minority communities. - The Diana Kastrati Case: Violence Against Women and Kosovar Justice · 4 December 2013
The analysis discusses the Diana Kastrati case in the context of violence against women and the responsibilities of Kosovo’s justice institutions. - Towards Mainstreaming Community Rights within Kosovo Civil Service & Empowering Minority Civil Society · 27 November 2013
ECMI Kosovo reports on programmes to strengthen community rights in the civil service and the capacity of minority civil society. - Kosovo Local Elections – Which Self-Government for Minority Communities? · 14 November 2013
The bulletin assesses the first round of the local elections, drawing on voter education and polling-station observation. - Findings of the Assessment of Communities and Returns 2009–2013 · 24 October 2013
The report assesses implementation of the 2009–2013 Strategy for Communities and Returns and the situation of returnees. - Overview: minority representation in Kosovo local elections · October 2013
An overview of candidate lists and mayoral candidates from minority communities in the November local elections. - Local Elections in Kosovo: Focus on Minority Communities’ Candidates · October 2013
Examines non-majority candidates and Kosovo Serb participation ahead of the November local elections, including the four northern municipalities. - Day of Bosniaks · 27 September 2013
The statement marks the Day of Bosniaks and calls for stronger institutional protection of Bosniak and other non-majority communities. - The Budget of the CCC · 18 June 2013
The bulletin examines how inadequate funding affected the work of the Consultative Council for Communities and recommends changes. - Kosovo Assembly ratifies the ‘Brussels Agreement’ · June 2013
Reports on the Assembly’s ratification of the Brussels Agreement and early developments in its implementation. - Segregation in Education in Gjakovë/Ðakovica: State of Play · 21 January 2013
The bulletin records action over segregated classes in Gjakova and the lawsuit brought on behalf of affected families. - Minority Entrepreneurship in Kosovo: Opportunities and Challenges · January 2013
Examines barriers to finance, municipal support and business networks for entrepreneurs from minority communities. - Condemnation of the Desecration of Orthodox Graveyards · January 2013
ECMI Kosovo condemned damage to Orthodox graveyards in several municipalities and called for a response.
2012
3 entries
- Minority Communities in Kosovo Census Results: Analysis and Recommendations · 18 December 2012
The brief assesses the 2011 census results for minority communities, including limits of coverage and implications for representation. - Domestic Violence in Kosovo · 30 July 2012
Joint analysis by ECMI Kosovo and CLARD of delays in issuing protection orders. - Update Related to Upcoming Serbia Elections in Kosovo · 24 April 2012
ECMI Kosovo’s April briefing examines the dispute over holding Serbian elections in Kosovo and the arrangements under discussion for voters with dual citizenship.
2011
2 entries
- Protecting Community Rights in Kosovo’s Electoral Reform: A Discussion Paper · December 2011
The discussion paper considers how electoral reform could preserve guaranteed representation and meaningful participation for minority communities. - Special Report: Community Political Parties and Government Formation · 10 February 2011
The report examines minority political parties after the certified 2010 election results and ahead of government formation.
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