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UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, March 1, 2023

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, March 1, 2023 Albanian Language Media: • Biden invites Osmani to second Summit for Democracy (media) • Kurti: Normalisation of relations with Serbia, with mutual recognition as a central part (Koha) • Kurti thanks the United Nations agencies for their cooperation (RTK) • Gjoshi: Article 7 of the agreement, dangerous for Kosovo (Nacionale) • Entry into force of ETIAS postponed, liberalisation of visas no later than January 1, 2024 (media) • SPO publishes names of victims that allegedly disappeared or were killed (Koha) • KLA War Veterans: Another scandal and humiliation (Telegrafi) Serbian Language Media: • Vucic to RTS: We can discuss everything, except the recognition and membership of Kosovo in the UN (KiM radio, N1) • Tadic: This is not agreement offering compromise, but exclusively in Pristina’s favour (Danas) • Vucic speaks with von der Leyen: Serbia for compromise solution with clearly stated limitations (Kosovo Online) • The verdict against Todosijevic confirmed in Pristina; It’s contrary to Brussel agreement, says Petkovic (KiM radio, RTS, Kosovo Online) • Defence lawyer of Todosijevic says he learnt about verdict from media (Kosovo Online) • Serbian List extends support to Vucic (Kosovo Online) • Party of Kosovo Serbs calls for resistance against Vucic (Radio KIM) • Jaksic, Stojanovic on latest meeting in Brussels, fears of Serbs in Kosovo (N1) • Vucic, Aliyev speak about Brussels dialogue (Tanjug) Opinion: • Marc Weller: The Brussels Agreement on the Path to Recognition (Koha)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 28, 2023

Albanian Language Media: • Government press release on high-level meeting in Brussels (media) • Osmani: Brussels meeting was a positive moment, but Assembly has the last word (Klan) • Rama: No one should accuse Kurti of treason; he did the right thing! (Telegrafi) • “No autonomy” – Bislimi asked about Association at EP committee (Nacionale) • Gervalla: I see no reason why Spain should not recognise us (media) • Mandl meets Bislimi and Bajrami, “there remains a long path to go” (Lajmi) • Von Cramon: This plan will unblock EU membership perspective (media) Serbian Language Media: • EU spokesperson: The aim of the dialogue is the normalization of relations, not mutual recognition (Beta, N1) • Vucic: We will continue talks, EU expects something by March 24 (N1) • Drecun: We know our red lines; important news from Brussels are different interpretations of what happened (RTS) • Petkovic: The CSM (ZSO) will not be a non-governmental organisation (RTS) • Starovic: Nothing has been signed, but also nothing has been rejected in Brussels (RTV, Tanjug) • Bogdanovic revealed to N1 what is written in the road map that was discussed in Brussels (N1) • Tadic: Importance of ZSO inflated in order to present defeat in Brussels as victory (Danas, BETA) • Serbian opposition politicians harshly criticise Vucic over developments in Brussels (media) • Vucic: Difficult, successful struggle in Brussels, I will respond to all lies (N1) Opinion: • A promising day in Brussels, to be followed by non-euphoric days (Koha) • On the European proposal/agreement: What was (not) lost in translation (KoSSev) International: • No Signatures for Big Deal in Brussels, yet (Prishtina Insight) • Euroactiv: Mixed reactions from Belgrade, Pristina following normalisation of relations meeting

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 27, 2023

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 27, 2023 Albanian Language Media: • Kurti: Kosovo-Serbia agreement possible before end of year (media) • State Department: EU proposal, good opportunity for Kosovo and Serbia (RFE) • Stano: We cannot predict the result, but parties must make compromises (Koha) • Sarrazin on the European plan: A strong signal for Kosovo and Serbia (Klan) • Kearns: Why are you looking for entrenchment of ethnic territoriality in Kosovo (Koha) • Bieber: There is risk of imbalanced agreement (Gazeta Express/Der Standard) • Mandl: It's time for an agreement (RTK) • Rama: French-German plan, the best one proposed so far (media) Serbian Language Media: • There will be no capitulation, no return to the nineties, says Vucic prior to Brussels trip (media) • Hill ahead of the meeting in Brussels: I can't say that I expect quick results, Escobar in Brussel (RTS, Tanjug, N1, nova.rs) • PM Brnabic expects difficult talks in Brussels: It won’t be easy, red lines are clear (FoNet, N1) • Vucevic: Vucic will almost certainly be under pressure to sign the proposal for Kosovo (Kontakt plus radio, TV Pink, Beta, N1) • Serbian opposition leaders on Franco-German proposal, meeting in Brussels today (N1, FoNet, media) • Fatherland: By accepting proposal Serbia opens path for Kosovo to join NATO, creates foundations of “Greater Albania” (KoSSev) • Stano: Today’s meeting is not last one, Belgrade and Pristina to take step by step (Kosovo Online) • Serb families robbed in Donja Brnjica (Kosovo Online, Radio KIM) • Kamberi: A delegation of Albanians from Bujanovac, Medvedja and Presevo in Washington today (FoNet, Danas, Kosovo Online, KoSSev) Opinion: • Serwer: How to assess a Pristina/Belgrade agreement (peacefare.net) • Possible consequences of adoption of Franco-German plan: Recognition? ASM? Withdrawal of bases? Hope? (KoSSev) International: • Belgrade-Pristina deal possible by end of year, Kosovo PM Kurti says (Euractiv)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 24, 2023

Albanian Language Media: • The agreement for "IPA 2023" is signed, Kosovo benefits from 75 million euros (media) • French ambassador Guerot: Progress is up to Kurti and Vucic (media) • Turkiye supports Kosovo's membership in the Council of Europe and NATO • Shots fired near Police checkpoint in Zvecan, nine gun cartridges found (Express) • Tahiri: Osmani, Kurti and Gervalla involved in the Martin Berishaj affair (Reporteri) • The electricity of Serbs in the north cost Kosovo over 63 million euros in 2022 (Express) Serbian Language Media: • N1: “Signals both sides will accept proposal, that automatically means the acceptance of CSM, and de facto recognizing Kosovo” (Nova.rs, NMagazin) • The US expects Vucic and Kurti to be constructive regarding the European proposal (VoA, media) • The KFOR commander denied Kurti regarding Wagner's presence in Kosovo (Danas, FoNet, KoSSev, KiM radio) • Lajcak to Tanjug: I expect both sides to accept European plan on Monday (media) • EU High Representative Borrell address to public on the eve of the anniversary of war in Ukraine (KoSSev) • Serbia backs UN resolution calling for withdrawal of Russian troops (Beta, N1, NMagazin, KoSSev) • Defense Minister: Vucic will not give up on the “red lines” (Beta, TV Prva, N1) • Simic: The President will strongly insist on the CSM (ZSO) in Brussels (RTS) International: • EU’s Miroslav Lajcak reveals insider details of French-German Agreement ahead of historic Brussels talks (thepavlovictoday.com)

UNMIK Media Observer, Afternoon Edition, February 23, 2023

Albanian Language Media: • Kurti on European plan: It will advance Kosovo’s membership in the international system; it contains the de facto recognition (Telegrafi) • Hoti calls for parliamentary debate before Monday meeting in Brussels (Kosovapress) • Citaku: Kurti on Monday will sign Association and pledge to give political status to Orthodox Church (media) • U.S. Ambassador Hovenier’s interview with Klan Kosova • Eland: Biden will force Serbia to recognise Kosovo independence (media) • Agreement on recognition of ID cards to be voted in Kosovo and Bosnia today (RFE) Serbian Language Media: • Lawsuit on expropriation in northern Kosovo filed (Radio KIM) • Serbian FM Dacic: No new negotiations with Pristina until ZSO is formed (N1) • Vucic: We will stand by our red lines on Kosovo (Tanjug, media) • Vucevic: Difficult security situation in Kosovo (RTS, BETA) • Petkovic: The meeting was organised in the private apartment of a Pristina officer, pure provocation (KoSSev) • 15 years since Kosovo unilaterally declared independence was marked in Belgrade, and Kurti's advisor was also present (KoSSev, N1, Danas) • Mali meets with representatives of top US companies (Tanjug) International: • ICMM Forgave Millions of Euros’ Debt of ‘Ferronikeli’ Company (Prishtina Insight)