UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, December 13, 2023 Albanian Language Media: • Hovenier: Surprised by criticism about the draft statute of the Association (RFE) • European legislators to Borrell and Lajcak: Remove "sanctions" on Kosovo (AP) • Kearns: Radoicic should be extradited to Kosovo, no justification for Serbia (AP) • Osmani: The unjust measures against Kosovo must go (media) • Selimi: “Sources say Serbia trained and armed Radoicic terrorists” (media) • Kurti congratulates Tusk on appointment as Polish Prime Minister (media) • Svecla gives details about “draft law for control of state border” (Indeksonline) • Maqedonci: By investing in the army, we’re investing in safety of citizens (Klan) • BIRN publishes Media Ownership Monitor in Kosovo (media) Serbian Language Media: • Pristina’s lack of goodwill to start the election process in the North is clear (KoSSev, N1) • Hovenier: Kosovo officials at all levels to make additional efforts and enable citizens to replace mayors (KoSSev) • What does Hovenier say about INTERPOL's "red notice" for Radoicic (KoSSev) • Dacic: No discussion about the Franco-German plan until the CSM is formed (N1, Beta) • Milivojevic: The EU's attempt to include the Ohrid Agreement in Chapter 35 a test for Belgrade (RTS) • Dacic: Attitude of Caribbean states to our strategic interests important to us (Tanjug) • Covic: EU has unrealistic approach in relation to Kosovo issue, additional pressure to come (RTS) • The leaders of the EU and the Western Balkans meeting in Brussels, a declaration on the table (RTS) International: • Unclear signals from Austria ahead of Western Balkans summit (EWB) • Wider Europe Briefing: A Crucial Week In Brussels (RFE) • Western Balkans' integration into EU in focus at Albania summit (rfi.fr) • EU Urged to Link Serbia’s Negotiations to Action on Kosovo Deal (BIRN) • For Serbia’s Campaigner-in-Chief, Elections Buy Time (BIRN)

Albanian Language Media: • President Osmani travels to Brussels (RTK) • EU measures against Kosovo can be removed "if there is progress in meeting the demands" (RFE) • Mitrovica North doesn’t accept request of initiative to remove mayor Atiq (Koha) • Cakolli: rejection of request for Atic's removal, violation of law (Koha) • Court cancels hearings in trial of former KLA leaders until next year (media) • Haxhi Shala sent to Specialist Chambers in the Hague (Koha) • Maqedonci traveled for an official visit to the USA (media) • Survey: Only 20% of Europeans want Kosovo to join EU (Kallxo) • “Opposition will enable Vetevendosje to win over 50% in next elections” (EO) • Kurti discusses permanent shelter for 60 families from RAE communities (RFE) • Malaj: Albania-Kosovo relations very good, not determined by a moment (Klan) • Special Prosecutor's Office invites Serb accused of war crimes to appear in court (Klan) Serbian Language Media: • North Mitrovica municipality did not accept the request for Atiq's dismissal (RTK2, Danas, media) • Residents in north summoned for questioning in connection with December barricades? (KoSSev) • Constitutional Court says verdict against Zoran Djokic is not in contradiction with Constitution (Radio KIM) • The EU calls on Serbia, Kosovo to fulfill their obligations, the EC to supplement the criteria for Chapter 35 (NMagazin, Beta, media) • Vucic meets Molina, thanks him for Spain’s principled stance on territorial integrity and sovereignty of Serbia (Kosovo Online) • BBC: Vucic’s biggest test in Belgrade, Serbia Against Violence riding high in polls (N1, BETA) • The family of Sladjan Trajkovic sent a request to international factors (KiM radio)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, December 11, 2023 Albanian Language Media: • Kurti returns from visit to Berlin, describes meetings with German officials (media) • Lajcak: Preparing for separate discussions with chief negotiators (media) • Rohde welcomes KEDS-Elektroserver commercial contract (media) • Schmid: Western Balkans belong to the EU (media) • Ex-KLA senior member Haxhi Shala interviewed by Specialist Chambers (RFE) • Abbott: Impunity is becoming cornerstone for corruption (EO) • Isufaj elected for another term as head of Kosovo Prosecutorial Council (media) • Osmani meets Qatar Prime Minister, discuss efforts to further cooperation (media) Serbian Language Media: • Lajcak announces separate discussions with chief negotiators of Belgrade, Pristina (Tanjug) • Jeremic: Kosovo must not join UN, we must reject Franco-German proposal (Kosovo Online, Danas) • Vucic: All important topics of mutual interest discussed with Aliyev (Tanjug, media) • Dveri Movement: Elektrosever has become part of Kosovo (Radio KIM) • Lepaja: Serbs from Kosovo hostages of bad relations between Pristina and Belgrade (KiM radio, Slobodno Srpski) Opinion: • Vasic: Serbs are losing fear of regime’s election scare tactics (BIRN) International: • 24-year electricity dispute in northern Kosovo resolved thanks to Türkiye's intensive efforts (AA) • Prishtina Named European City of Sports 2024: A Boost for Sports in Kosovo’s Capital (Prishtina Insight) • With Leak Of Private Video, The Dirty Tricks Begin In Key Belgrade Election Battle (RFE)

Albanian Language Media: • State Department expects Kosovo and Serbia to implement all obligations (VoA) • Stano on Association's draft: It is new, balanced and European proposal (RTV21) • Tahiri outlines some of the “serious problems” of the draft statute (media) • Haliti: Not President’s competency to call parties to discuss draft statute (media) • Lekaj doesn’t rule possible protests if Association draft statute is signed (RTV21) • Krstic: If Trump comes to power, division of Kosovo will be discussed (Kanal 10) • Lajcak: First time in a while EU is ready for enlargement (media) • Special Prosecution: We have filed 33 indictments for war crimes in Kosovo (RFE) • Rafuna: Economic integration of Western Balkans bring stability (media) Serbian Language Media: • Vucic: I will protect national interests, our people in Kosovo (Tanjug) • Orban: If the Brussels and Ohrid agreements enter the negotiation framework, Belgrade can count on Hungary (KiM radio, Tanjug) • Hill: Recognition of Kosovo is not on the table, but normalization of relations (euronews.rs) • Two-hour restrictions over malfunction at Valac power station (KoSSev) • Xhufka: Do not dare to approach the church in Rakinica, because hellfire awaits you; The Diocese filed a criminal complaint • Kurti video in Serbian: Thanks for faith in better Kosovo (N1) • Hill: The US supports Serbia's bid to become a member of the EU (KiM radio, RTS, media) Opinion: • Bjelos: Pro-Democracy Forces in Serbia Targeted with Spyware (BIRN) International: • Week in Review: Uphill Struggles and Low Expectations (Balkan Insight) Humanitarian/Development: • Kurti meets Soderberg, focus on non-majority communities (media) • Just transition roadmap sought for coal town in Kosovo* (balkangreenenergynews.com)

Albanian Language Media: • Rasic: INTERPOL issued arrest warrant for Radoicic (RFE) • INTERPOL: We don’t comment on specific cases or individuals (Telegrafi) • Rohde: Unthinkable for NATO in Kosovo to be attacked (TeVe1) • KFOR trains for crowd riot control operations (Albanian Post) • Wilkes: We are ready to respond to any threat (Telegrafi) • Lajcak says there is progress in implementation of dialogue agreements (RFE) • Police confiscate motorboat in Zvecan belonging to Radoicic (media) • Police confiscate military uniforms and illegal tools in Mitrovica North (media) • Border police confiscated cigarettes worth over €110,000 in the north (media) • Rama: If Kosovo accepted my proposal, it would have had better results (media) • Assailants of Kosovo journalist sentenced to two years in prison each (media) Serbian Language Media: • Milosavljevic pleaded not guilty at preliminary hearing in Pristina (Kosovo Online) • Defense lawyer of Zoran Kostic says health condition of his client extremely poor (Kosovo Online) • Deda: There is Constitutional Court decision, property must be returned to Visoki Decani Monastery (Kosovo Online, Klan Kosova) • Details of the warrant issued by Interpol for Milan Radoicic: 11 more persons wanted (nova.rs, media) • Is the EU closing its doors to Serbia? (VoA) • Davenport: Excellent discussion to support dialogue with religious communities’ representatives in Kosovo (media, social media) • Vucic in rare interview to independent weekly (N1, NIN) • Dacic: It is our obligation to preserve our shrines, most of which are in Kosovo (media) International: • On Unlevel Playing Field, Serbian Opposition Eyes Belgrade as Springboard (BIRN) • Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to receive Serbian passport, president says (abcnews.go.com) Humanitarian/Development: • Government enables employment of women survivors of violence (Indeksonline) • Banushi: Some feelings you can’t convey with a lot of words (Kosovo 2.0)