Starting this Sunday, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) will hand over competencies to local institutions. Panels of judges from now on will consist of two local judges and an international judge, and EULEX officials will have only a supporting and advisory role. On Wednesday, EULEX, the EU Office in Kosovo and the Ministry of Justice published a progress report on the agreement, which includes achievements and challenges of rule of law institutions in Kosovo. The report notes that witness intimidation continues to be a challenge in Kosovo, but that progress has also been made in witness protection.