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The parliament of Kosovo elected Albin Kurti as prime minister and approved his new government, ending a year-long political stalemate. His proposed cabinet includes Nenad Rašić as a minister. This political resolution occurred as Kosovo recently marked 18 years of independence. In Serbia, President Aleksandar Vučić faced domestic criticism after signing new judicial laws, with a journalist expressing concern over an unfavorable assessment. Reports suggested Vučić is consolidating power, with questions raised about the potential politicization of the Special Anti-Terrorist Unit. A political analyst stated it is clear Vučić plans to become prime minister and has ambitions to rule for life.
European Union officials discussed potential new members from the Balkans, with Slovakia's foreign minister stating Montenegro could join by 2028. The EU also reminded Serbia that it must align its judicial laws with European values. Montenegro's president said EU expansion is key to a stronger Europe, while a Croatian member of the European Parliament commented on political tensions in Serbian society. In other regional statements, the president of Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik, described the Bosnian Serb entity as the 'Israel of the Balkans'. Separately, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov issued a warning that the situation in Iran is explosive and could spread across the Middle East region.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić signed a set of judicial laws, which critics, including European Parliament rapporteur for Serbia, Marta Kos, say are problematic and could harm Serbia's chances of joining the European Union's Schengen area. The laws are referred to as the 'Mrdić laws' by some media. In a separate development, Vučić stated that Serbia would be willing to accept European Union membership without the right to veto decisions. He also claimed he is the 'freest president in the world' and that the state is not involved in the possession of five tons of marijuana.
The parliament of Kosovo has elected Albin Kurti as prime minister and approved his new government, ending a year-long political stalemate. Kurti's proposed cabinet includes Nenad Rašić as a minister. This development comes as Kosovo recently marked 18 years of independence. In a separate legal matter, closing statements have begun in the war crimes trial for a former president of Kosovo.
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Feb 13 — Feb 27
EU discusses Balkan membership prospects while Serbia feels neglected in EU foreign policyEuropean Union officials are discussing membership prospects for Balkan countries, with Slovakia's foreign minister suggesting Montenegro could join by 2028. At the same time, there are concerns that the EU is neglecting Serbia in its foreign policy focus, highlighting the complex dynamics of EU-Balkan relations.