UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 31, 2025 • Kurti promises swift constitution of assembly and formation of govt (Indeksonline) • Kurti: The time is ripe for Kosovo and Serbia to normalize relations (FT) • Kosovo’s President says she expects new government to be formed quickly (RFE) • Osmani indicates new recognitions for Kosovo in first part of 2026 (media) • US Embassy: We hope to further our partnership with the new government (media) • Haxhiu: I don’t rule out the possibility of an opposition MP joining us (KTV) • Peci: If LDK blocks us on election of President, they’ll fall to single-digit support (EO) • OSCE mission chief acknowledges role of CEC, ECAP and police in elections (media) • British Embassy commends CEC on “another smooth election process” (media) • Special Prosecution files indictment against 21 persons for Recak massacre (media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, December 30, 2025 • Kosovo’s Kurti returns to premiership with “a lot of work ahead” (BIRN) • US Embassy: Look forward to working with new govt on joint priorities (Klan Kosova) • German embassy hopes new institutions and govt to be formed swiftly (Klan Kosova) • Rexhepi: I am happy with VV victory; we will be part of Kurti 3 govt (Front Online) • Elections in Kosovo trigger clashes on X over dialogue with Serbia (AP) • SL won 95 percent of votes of Serb parties in Mitrovica North (Kosovo Online) • Three Balkan countries launch joint production of a military vehicle (Sarajevo Times) • Kosovo pension savings trust investment return up 28% YTD (SeeNews) • Energy Regulatory Office reduces heating tariffs in Pristina and Gjakova (RFE) • Special prosecution indicts a person for war crimes against civilians in ‘98/99 (media) • Kosovo institutional and political leaders’ messages on KLA Veterans Day (media) • How student protesters spurned Serbia’s “demonized” civil society (BIRN) • Retribution: Serbia’s ruling party hits dissenters where it hurts – at work (BIRN)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 30, 2025 • Statement by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas on Kosovo elections (media) • Kurti: Kosovo’s future is prosperous and firmly oriented toward EU (media) • PACE observers welcome smooth elections in Kosovo (media) • Osmani: I aim for another term as President of Kosovo (RFE) • The elections are over, it's time to move on (Kosovo 2.0) • Veliu calls for accountability for LDK’s consequent losses in elections (Nacionale) • Schieder: Due time for stable govt driving forward Kosovo’s EU integration (media) • Diaspora not decisive in LVV’s landslide win, analyst says (Kossev) • Serbian List fined with €45,000 for violating code of conduct in elections (media) • CBK: Economic growth for 2025 expected at 3.9%; inflation rate approx 3.6% (media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, December 29, 2025 • Kurti’s VV party scores clear victory in Kosovo vote, looks to end political deadlock (RFE) • Kosovo’s ‘political earthquake’ election sees Kurti resurgent (Reuters) • Kurti: The work continues; security and prosperity will increase (media) • Hamza: PDK has maintained its electorate (AP) • Rasic’s party says it has secured a seat in the Assembly (RFE) • Rudolph congratulates Kosovo on calm and democratic elections (media) • Terras: Kurti has clear mandate and responsibility to govern more pragmatically (media) • Rama congratulates Kurti on “significant victory” (media) • Spiropali commends Kosovo on democratic maturity in elections (media) • Time for a VV government that will cooperate maximally with the opposition (Koha) • From deadlock to direction: What Kosovo’s parliamentary vote revealed (BIRN) • Gogic: Main impression after elections is convincing victory by VV (Kosovo Online)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 29, 2025 • Kosovo’s ruling party scores convincing win in snap parliamentary elections (media) • Kosovo’s Kurti promises swift formation of new government after election win (Reuters) • Abdixhiku: I will resign if the LDK Assembly requests this (AP) • Gjoshi: PDK will return even stronger, thank you to those who trusted us (Nacionale) • Haradinaj claims AAK won 8 percent of vote, wants coalition with LDK and PDK (Kallxo) • Serbian List: We have won all ten reserved seats for Serb community (media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, December 26, 2025 • Main contenders in Kosovo's snap election (AFP) • PDK rep at CEC raises alarm: Elections can be threatened by power cuts (Nacionale) • Rasic: They accepted to be slaves, SNS has been doing that since 2014 (Insajder) • ECAP fines Serbian List €52,000 for multiple campaign violations (Kossev) • Trajkovic sentenced to 10 years in prison for war crimes against civilians (media) • Culture being strangled by Kosovo's political crisis (AFP) • Kosovo’s power grid operator investing 6.7 mln euro in new substation (SeeNews) • Digital rights review: Online aggression, conspiracy theories, seasonal scams (BIRN) • A year in retrospect for Kosovo-Serbia normalization talks: What lies ahead 2026? (Sbunker)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 26, 2025 • Kurti promises €100 for children and pensioners one day after elections (media) • Vote and vote again: Kosovo returns to polls to end year of gridlock (BIRN) • Guerot: Kosovo needs a cooperative government (AP) • Hamza: Biggest threat to Kosovo comes from immigration (media) • Two candidates for MPs turn their backs on Rasic, side with Serbian List (Koha) • Osmani: Kosovo is stronger thanks to the spirit of coexistence (RTK) • CDHRF calls for investigations against ERO over electricity bills (media) • COMKFOR meets Chief of General Staff of Albanian Armed Forces (media) • Italian KFOR troops conduct daily activities along ABL and across Kosovo (media)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, December 24, 2025 • Kosovo, Serbia ‘need to normalize’ relations: Kosovo PM (AFP) • Kosovo in limbo: The year’s political deadlock paralyzed progress (BIRN) • Electricity cuts risk December 28 election process (Koha) • KSF Commander hosts Chief of Albanian Armed Forces (Telegrafi) • EBRD to back Kosovo SME investments with 31 mln euro package (SeeNews) • OSCE report on Inter-Municipal Cooperation in Kosovo (Klan Kosova) • AJK welcomes ruling in favor of journalist “after unlawful demotion at RTK” (media) • Sekerinska calls for constructive engagement in Kosovo-Serbia dialogue (media) • Osmani: May light of Christmas guide us toward understanding and unity (media) • “Two models under consideration for Serbian-licensed vehicles in Kosovo” (Kossev) • Deda: A Glimmer of Hope (Kossev)

UNMIK Media Observer, Morning Edition, December 24, 2025 • Prattipati meets mayors of four northern municipalities (media) • Krasniqi: Northern municipalities leaving AKM, coordinated and unlawful decision (Express) • Kosovo’s allies expect swift formation of institutions after Dec 28 elections (Express) • PDK’s Hamza confident that former opposition will form the new government (media) • PDK, LDK and AAK included dialogue with Serbia in programs, VV did not (Koha) • Kosovo Serb ex-police commander denies role in village massacre (BIRN) • Former Pristina Mayor Ahmeti charged with incorrect declaration of wealth (RFE)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, December 23, 2025 • Osmani: We have full faith in the Trump administration (RTK) • Kurti: Four recognitions within a year (media) • Hargreaves: As always impressed with calm professionalism of CEC staff (media) • ECAP fines Serbian List with €20,000 for violating code of ethics and conduct (media) • Bajrami: LDK will restore institutional stability; we won’t accept coalition with VV (AP) • “Campaign is more moderate, parties leaving room for cooperation” (Indeksonline) • Elections in Kosovo: how to represent the diaspora? (OBCT) • Can December elections break political stalemate in Kosovo? (Swiss Info) • COMKFOR: Security situation in Kosovo is quiet, but still fragile (RTK2) • Police operation in Leposavic; weapons, ammunition and military gear seized (Kallxo) • Kosovo’s First Gentleman invites Kushner to invest in Pristina (AP)