LOCAL PRESS

• EU foreign ministers call for Pristina to immediately lift 100 percent tariffs on Serbian goods (Beta)
• Han: It's hard to motivate Belgrade and Pristina to return to negotiations (Tanjug)
• Brnabic: EU and regional stability are Serbia’s priorities (Tanjug)
• Brnabic in Paris on relations with France and the upcoming Belgrade and Pristina meeting (Tanjug)
• Djuric: Taxes have destroyed the possibility for negotiations (RTS)
• Serbia protests over Kosovo without a footnote in Brussels (RTS)
• Western Balkans still threat to United States, Donald Trump says (Beta)
• The European Union’s General Affairs Council conclusions on Serbia (Tanjug, VIP)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Political Directors criticize the fact that executive authorities at levels of B&H and Federation of B&H still have not been formed (BN TV)
• Reactions of B&H politicians to conclusions adopted by the PIC SB (FTV)
• Dodik meets Orban in Budapest; EU path of B&H and cooperation with RS discussed (ATV)
Croatia
• Zoran Milanovic launches his presidential campaign (Hina)
• Grabar-Kitarovic comments on Milanovic's candidacy for president (Hina)
• HDZ Expects Grabar-Kitarovic to run for second term (Hina)
Republic of North Macedonia
• EU ministers begin discussion on membership negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania (Nezavisen vesnik)
• Zaev: The conclusion will turn into complete success in October (Nezavisen vesnik)
Albania
• President Meta calls on institutions to take necessary measures regarding the visa-free regime (Radio Tirana)

LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic calls on Trump to exert influence on Pristina to lift tariffs, return to dialog (Beta)
• Jeremic: Vucic must not be allowed to broker demarcation deal (Beta)
• Tadic: Vucic promised Kosovo to foreigners (Blic)
• Belgrade and Prishtina soon to receive the guidelines for KiM from the West (Vecernje novosti)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• RS President Cvijanovic denies she ever said RS can secede (Vecernji list)
• Palmer meets with RS officials, points to importance of cooperation with NATO (BN TV)
• HDZ B&H supports B&H's path towards NATO, but that it is necessary to initiate process of appointment of B&H CoM (N1)
• Dodik reelected as SNSD leader; says RS is most stable part of B&H (RTRS)
• Meeting of PIC SB scheduled to address lack of formation of authorities in B&H (N1, ATV)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Zaev: I expect EU accession talks by the end of the year (Nezavisen vesnik)
• Angry at the prospect of EU “decoupling” from Macedonia, some Albanians call for Greater Albania (Republika)
Albania
• OSCE has drafted an interim report on June 30th local elections (Radio Tirana)
• Tsereteli: Parties should sit down for talk (Radio Tirana)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• Rama reacts to Northern Macedonia’s President declaration about “decoupling

LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic surprised by Montenegro’s reaction (Tanjug)
• Dacic: Does someone really think that they will also occupy Ostrog (RTS)
• Kuburovic: Constitutional amendments do not include Kosovo (Novosti)
• Markovic: Summit in Paris opportunity for setting framework for resumption of dialogue (Beta)
• Djilas: Palmer did not ask us to take part in elections (Beta)
• Keefe: I wish Serbia energy and courage in facing challenges (Beta)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• B&H Presidency member Dzaferovic: ANP is first step towards NATO integration, Dodik knows that talk of dissolution would only lead to disappearance of RS (Oslobodjenje)
• SNSD and its coalition partners from RS announce they will boycott urgent session of B&H HoR (TV1)
• MEP Soltes disappointed that the European Parliament’s Resolution on Srebrenica was not widely accepted; Many obstacles to an agreement between Kosovo and Serbia (Dnevni avaz)
Croatia
• Plenkovic condemns assault on Serb workers on Brac (Hina)
Montenegro
• The government of Montenegro responded to Vucic (CDM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Zaev’s government says Merkel promised him EU accession talks in September (Republika)
• VMRO calls on Zaev to resign after his failure to open EU accession talks in June (Republika)
Albania
• Parliament votes resolution against President Meta (ADN)
• Basha warns that Albania is near coup d'etat (ADN)
• OSCE urges for dialogue after President cancelled municipal elections (ADN)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• Montenegro’s attack on church property will create lawless society (BIRN)

LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic: It there is no Paris meeting, the region will be in mud even more (Tanjug)
• Djuric: Vampire ball in Pristina (Beta/RTS/Tanjug/Novosti)
• Joksimovic: Chapter 35 is not a replacement for the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue (RTS/Tanjug)
• Vukoslavljevic seeks UNESCO protection (FoNet)
• Palmer called opposition to take part in elections (Danas)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Dodik and Vulin discuss migrant crisis and security situation in B&H (ATV)
• Wigemark sends letter to Zvizdic noting that proposed location for migrants does not meet criteria for EU assistance (FTV)
• Dodik says it is unacceptable to allow Croatia to ignore demands and rights of B&H citizens and simply lease their property; Dzaferovic and Komsic agree (Oslobodjenje)
Croatia
• Grabar-Kitarovic: I don't regret having invited Vucic to Croatia (Hina)
• Plenkovic says EU Court has no jurisdiction over border dispute (HRT)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Pendarovski: The enlargement fatigue the EU has mentioned is also felt by North Macedonia (Nezavisen vesnik)
• Tusk: There can only be one decision – to launch negotiations, question is not ‘if’ but ‘when’ (Nezavisen vesnik)
• Mogherini: North Macedonia and Albania should get a date in June or July (Nezavisen vesnik)
• Reeker: North Macedonia did a great job, EU negotiations should start as soon as possible (Nezavisen vesnik)
Albania
• Prime Minister accuses President for trying to block judicial reform (ADN)
• German delegation: Who obstructs the integration process hampers those who believe in democratic values (Radio Tirana)
• 13 member countries of the EU express support in a common declaration for Albania’s negotiations opening (Radio Tirana)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• Iran, Serbia Discuss Closer Ties on All Fronts (IFP)

LOCAL PRESS

• Vucic: Merkel mentioned no plan, dismisses White House criticism (Tanjug)
• Palmer meets Serbia’s opposition leaders in Belgrade, no comments afterwards (Beta/N1)
• KFOR Commander: Kosovo is a state that differs greatly from the one it was 20 years ago (Beta)
• Obradovic: Parliament boycott to continue (FoNet)
• Ninamedia poll: 89 percent of citizens against NATO membership (Beta)
• Macron in Serbia on 15 and 16 July (Politika)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Police of one entity is not entitled to cross into territory of another without consent (Srna)
• Dodik: B&H AF will not be deployed at border with Serbia and Montenegro (N1)
• Dodik congratulates Putin on Russia Day (Srna)
• Ivantsov: Russia does not accept interference into internal affairs of others (Srna)
• Czech Minister Petricek visits Sarajevo and holds meetings with members of B&H Presidency (BHT1)
Montenegro
• Cerovic: SPC wants a ‘Greater Serbia’, plans mayhem (CDM)
• Vucic is calling a meeting with his people in Montenegro (CDM)
Republic of North Macedonia
• Debates in North Macedonia over early elections (Nezavisen vesnik)
• Boycott of the census – a disaster for the state (Nezavisen vesnik)
Albania
• President Meta in a press conference: I invite the parties to understand the indispensability of dialogue and finding solutions (Radio Tirana)
• Juncker believes Albanians should vote (ADN)
• Kocijancic: Parliament is legitimate, Albanians should be guaranteed the right to vote (Radio Tirana)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SOURCES

• Kosovo decorates Bill Clinton with a 'freedom medal' (AFP)
• Idolatry much? Kosovo honors Clinton, Albright on 1999 war anniversary (RT)