Belgrade Media Report 8 December
LOCAL PRESS
Vucic: It is clear Pristina wants no dialogue with us (Tanjug/Politika)
Borrell: No readiness for high-level meeting at this point (Tanjug)
Brnabic: Opening of Cluster 4 big step forward, recognition for Serbia (RTS/Tanjug)
Stefanovic: Women must be an important part of our defense systems (Tanjug/Politika)
SPC responds to Viola von Cramon: SPS exists in Germany (Politika)
DJB: Opposition to join campaign to overthrow changes to the Constitution in a referendum (Politika/Beta)
Sir Stuart Peach comes in peace (Politika)
REGIONAL PRESS
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Escobar meets Tegeltija; Tegetlija: Annulment of decision banning genocide denial would create preconditions for normal functioning of all institutions (RTRS)
Escobar talks to media in B&H, he underlines issue of corruption as biggest problem in B&H; He argues that sanctions will not solve problems and that best sanctions are those coming from voters (Dnevni avaz)
Becirovic: Sanctions will ensue soon by US, EU, Germany and UK (Nova BH)
PIC SB Political Directors begin two-day session in Sarajevo (Hayat)
Zvizdic at Forum in Washington: Peace and prosperity in B&H mean peace and prosperity in the Western Balkans and Europe (Dnevni list)
Covic describes talks in Brussels as successful (FTV)
RS opposition comments on upcoming special session of RS parliament (BHT1)
Representatives of Troika from FB&H and representatives of opposition parties from RS point out that holding of elections in 2022 is unquestionable (BHT1)
Despite all threats, 2022 General Election will be held although some parties might decide to boycott it (Nezavisne)
Izetbegovic, Croatian President Milanovic exchange mutual accusations (N1)
Croatia
Milanovic says Dzaferovic was sponsor of Mujaheddins in Zenica and Kakanj, who came to Vukovar to provoke Serbs (HRT1/N1)
Grlic-Radman: Srebrenica genocide is indisputable (Hina)
Milanovic: Zec family case ‘dreadful’ but there are more dreadful war stories (Hina)
Grlic-Radman: Croatia’s experience ‘invaluable’ for Montenegro’s EU path (Hina)
Montenegro
Vucic offers Grenell to assist in Dodik’s downfall; Cvijanovic presented as alternative to Dodik (Vijesti.me)
Krivokapic: I don’t expect sensations after 10 December, switching from one side to the other hasn’t brought happiness to anyone (CdM)
Abazovic: Much has been done, the best is yet to come (RTCG)
Bogdanovic: Election results show growing trend of support for civilian and pro-European forces (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia
A stable majority is secured, the agreement with Alternative will become part of the government program (Libertas)
Mickoski: The new coalition is the last act of the attempt to destroy Macedonia directed by Zoran Zaev (Republika)
Next Bulgarian PM Kiril Petkov announces that the veto against Macedonia will remain in place for at least six more months (Republika/Der Spiegel)
Albania
Rama honored by Clinton with the “Vital Voices Global” Award (Radio Tirana)
Rama in New York: I am not a hero, but it is the Albanians who have always helped the weakest (Radio Tirana)
Escobar visits Tirana to confirm fight against corruption and undermining democracy (Radio Tirana)
UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, December 8, 2021
Albanian Language Media:
• Szunyog: No agreement in dialogue prevents deployment of special unit in northern Kosovo (Klan)
• The U.S. Democracy Summit starts Thursday, Osmani to participate (RTK)
• Weber expects Germany’s stronger commitment on resumption of dialogue (media)
• Qalaj: We have never requested permission for actions in the north (Ekonomia)
• Kosovo to start administering COVID-19 booster shots from Thursday (euronews.al)
• COVID-19: Ten new cases, no deaths (media)
Serbian Language Media:
• Borrell: New Vucic – Kurti meeting unnecessary before preconditions are met (N1)
• Serbian privileging of the north of Kosovo (RFE)
• “There are no obstacles to deploy Kosovo police in the north, but only in coordination with KFOR” (Kosovo-online)
• Rakic’s visit to the Municipality of Gracanica without the presence of the media (KiM radio)
• Von Cramon’s tweet: Tabloid headlines, Vucic’s comments, and the SOC reaction (KoSSev, media)
• EU ambassadors confirm opening of Cluster 4 for Serbia (RTS, N1)
• Ambassador De Riu: Belgrade and Pristina to avoid rhetoric that closes room for negotiations (Kosovo-online)
International:
• Stabilisation and Association Council statement following the 4th meeting between the EU and Kosovo* (consilium.europa.eu)
• EU is losing the PR battle and the soft power in the Western Balkans (EWB)
UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 8, 2021
• Kurti and Borrell clash over Association of Serb-majority municipalities (Koha)
• Kurti: Two decades since prison release, I continue to fight for the same causes (media)
• Escobar: U.S. supports implementation of reached agreements (media)
• Kosovo Prime Minister Kurti meets EC President von der Leyen, EP President Sassoli (media)
• Varhelyi on vetting process: No need for such a deep reform (Kosovapress)
• President Osmani meets UK, Austrian ambassadors (media)
• Haradinaj: Kosovo is in the hands of energy mafia (media)
• Kosovo, Albania Ready to Help any Potential US-led Ukraine Mission (BIRN)
• COVID-19: Eight new cases, no deaths (media)
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