United Nations Office in Belgrade Daily Media Highlights Tuesday 13 September 2022 LOCAL PRESS • Vucic: No tensions, there are big differences; I am grateful to Milanovic (B92) • Pahor: We adopted joint conclusions, pointed out the importance of EU enlargement (Tanjug) • Brdo-Brijuni summit adopts six-point conclusion (FoNet, Beta) • Today, a special session of the Assembly on Kosovo and Metohija, President Vucic presents a report (Tanjug) • Excerpts from GoS reports on the dialogue (Assembly of Serbia) • Orlic: The National Assembly will openly discuss Kosovo and Metohija (RTS) • Vucic refuse to comment on SPC diocese’s award to Seselj, then lashes out at Croat reporter (VIP) • Vucic received an invitation to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth (Tanjug) REGIONAL PRESS Bosnia & Herzegovina • Brdo-Brijuni Summit ends without adopted declaration as B&H Presidency members Dzaferovic and Komsic refuse to endorse use of term legitimate representation of peoples in B&H (BHT1) • Dodik: By rejecting the Croatia’s proposal regarding the concept of constituent peoples in B&H, Komsic and Dzaferovic demonstrated disrespect for B&H Constitution (ATV) • Dzaferovic: Brdo-Brijuni Process cannot be used for discussing internal affairs of any of the countries of the Western Balkans region (BHT1) • US Ambassador to NATO Smith visits NATO Headquarters in Butmir district and B&H Ministry of Defense: Presence of EU and NATO forces in the region is important for preserving stability of B&H and Western Balkans (BHT1) • Collegium of RSNA schedules two special sessions for Wednesday, including one on granting formal approval to new German Ambassador to B&H; Opposition conveys a message they will not participate in Dodik’s political games (BN TV) • President Cavara: If FB&H CC is not filled by January, it will not be able to pass any decisions; HR Schmidt gave in to protesters (Dnevni list) • Russian Embassy: Claims about Russian cyberattacks in B&H aimed at influencing election results are another portion of anti-Russian disinformation (Glas Srpske) Croatia • Brdo-Brijuni Process summit: Conclusions accepted conclusions but no joint declaration (HRT) • Bosnia’s Komsic slams Milanovic’s proposal for Brdo-Brijuni declaration (N1) Montenegro • Djukanovic: Today, Montenegro is closer to the goal of having a stable political government through the elections, which will lead the country on the path of European development (CDM) • There is no agreement of the old parliamentary majority; Mandic: In this composition of negotiators, all resources have been exhausted (CDM) • Abazovic: In the next elections, Montenegro will get a European government led by the URA (CDM) Republic of North Macedonia • Referendum: who wins, who loses? (Libertas) Albania • Eighth Constitutional Court Judge appointed (Balkanweb.com) • Begaj in Slovenia: Cyber-attacks, evidence that third actors endanger peace and stability in the Balkans (Radio Tirana)

LOCAL PRESS • Vucic speaks after the session of the National Security Council: The situation is difficult (B92) • Vucic and Lajcak: The process will continue; There'll be no recognition of Kosovo (Tanjug) • Petkovic: The more that is said about Kosovo and Metohija in the context of the war in Ukraine, the worse it is for us (RTS) • Rakic and the mayors with the KFOR command: The situation in KiM is still unstable (RTS) • Serbian humanitarians are prohibited from entering Kosovo (RTS) • SSP adopted the initiative on Kosovo and Metohija, they will propose it on Tuesday (Tanjug) • Vucic says only he would reply alone to MPs’ questions at the session on Kosovo (Beta) • UAE Approves 1 bln USD Loan to Serbia (TV Pink) • Vucic at the Brdo-Brioni Process summit (RTS) REGIONAL PRESS Bosnia & Herzegovina • Dodik: Strong support to Serbia’s leadership in defense of Serb people in ‘Kosovo and Metohija’ (ATV) • B&H Presidency members attend working dinner of Western Balkans leaders ahead of Brdo-Brioni summit (FTV) • US Ambassador to NATO to pay visit to B&H, some experts believe it is not very likely Russia will vote against extension of EUFOR mission in B&H at UN SC (BHT1) • Dodik: After Izetbegovic's statements that those who do not like B&H should leave, and they will take as much country as is left on their shoes, only thing left for Serbs is to separate themselves from such statements and policies (RTRS) • Dodik: Serbs will never accept unconstitutional B&H, resistance to anti-Serb policies of IC will continue with aim to preserve RS (RTRS) • RS PM Viskovic calls for participation in RSNA’s special session on formal approval to German Ambassador (BN TV) • High Representative Christian Schmidt is remaining without support on many fronts; It is completely uncertain in which direction B&H will go after October 2 (N1) • B&H Football Federation accepts Russia’s for friendly match; Decision sparks criticism among public (N1) Croatia • Milanovic, Erdogan agree that problems in B&H election reform exist (N1) Montenegro • Fourth attempt to reach agreement on prime minister designate (CDM) • URA: We’re united in our support for Dritan Abazovic as prime minister (CDM) • Konjevic: Montenegro doesn’t need a pro-Russian puppet govt, you should ask Abazovic why he prioritized Belgrade (CDM) • EU Delegation: We’re concerned about functionality of institutions, all political actors should engage in constructive dialogue (CDM) • Picula: Montenegro should dissolve parliament and prepare snap elections (Pobjeda) Republic of North Macedonia • VMRO-DPMNE submits referendum initiative to Parliament (Republika) • Mickoski: Referendum must be held, Kovacevski and Pendarovski to not obstruct the process through Xhaferi (Republika) • Mattarella: EU was late with the accession negotiations with Macedonia (Republika) • Kovacevski – Mattarella: Great support from Italy for Macedonia’s further process of European integration (Republika) Albania • Iran launches another cyberattack against Albanian TIMS System (Radio Tirana) • Saudi Arabia joins international condemnation of Iranian cyberattack on Albania (Tirana Times) • Iran says Albania ‘short-sighted’ to cut off ties, as NATO allies pledge support for Tirana (Tirana Times)

United Nations Office in Belgrade Daily Media Highlights Friday 9 September 2022 LOCAL PRESS • Vucic: Albanians are planning to occupy the north of Kosovo (Tanjug/B92/RTS/RTV) • Vucic: Serbia-Hungary ties at historic high (RTV/Tanjug) • Novak: Serbia should join EU as soon as possible (Tanjug) • Fajon: Vucic’s statement is absurd (N1) • Selakovic: Absurd that Slovenia has a more legitimate interest in Kosovo and Metohija than Serbia (RTV/Tanjug) • Popovic: Serbia will not impose sanctions on Russia (FoNet) • Petkovic: By building illegal ROSU bases in the north, Pristina dismantles the Brussels agreement (Danas) • Drecun: It seems to me that soon their will be the main issue (Tanjug/RTV) • Five years in prison to Bacevic for alleged war crime in Kosovo and Metohija (RTS) • Lajcak, Ploetner, Bonne coming to boost momentum in dialogue, prevent conflicts (Beta) REGIONAL PRESS Bosnia & Herzegovina • Kajganic: Prosecutor’s Office of B&H to carry out activities to prevent irregularities on election day in B&H (FTV) • Dodik reacts to information that Prosecutor’s Office of B&H will carry out activities to prevent irregularities on election day in B&H (RTRS) • Dodik states he has protected RS’ interests by invoking vital interest in relation to formal approval to German Ambassador Fitschen (RTRS) • Komsic: Milanovic did his best to block elections in B&H, but failed (Dnevni list) Croatia • Erdogan ends Balkan Tour in Zagreb; Milanovic, Erdogan express different stance on election legislation reform in B&H (HRT1) • Erdogan’s attack on Dayton and West does not serve Croats in B&H (Jutarnji list) • It was only Milanovic and Plenkovic who opposed Erdogan during his tour of B&H, Serbia and Croatia (Vecernji list) Montenegro • Mandic: It would be an honor for me to be prime minister, but no one's ambition is more important than the agreement (Pobjeda) • Becic: We renounce both the office of Prime Minister and office of President of the parliament (CdM) • Djukanovic - Presker: Political stability is an indispensable prerequisite for progress towards the EU (CdM) • US aid package for Ukraine, Montenegro and 17 other countries that are at risk of future Russian aggression (RTCG/Reuters) Republic of North Macedonia • Macedonia celebrates 31 years of independence (Republika) • Pendarovski: We started from the same starting position and played according to the rules, but we faced double standards and biased judges (Republika) • Mickoski: Referendum, early parliamentary and presidential elections to be held on the same day (Republika) Albania • Italian President Mattarela in Tirana/Begaj: Italy is a strategic partner! Mattarela: Albania has its place in the EU (Radio Tirana) • Rama meets Mattarella: Italy will remain key partner of Albania on the path of economic development, a firm supporter of its European journey (Radio Tirana) • Begaj and Mattarella assess the presence of KFOR in Kosovo as important (Radio Tirana)

LOCAL PRESS • Serbia open to new Turkish investments (Tanjug/RTS/RTV) • Cadez: Serbian businesses have a lot to offer to Turkish market (Tanjug) • Serbia, Turkey sign several agreements on cooperation (Tanjug) • Vucic awards State Medal to Ohio National Guard Commander (Beta) • Ambassador: Russia has no requirement for military base in Serbia (Beta) • Ambassador Hill says Kosovo should be in Open Balkans (N1) • Around 10,000 migrants in Serbia, accommodation capacity insufficient (Beta) REGIONAL PRESS Bosnia & Herzegovina • RS parliament to hold special session re appointment of new German Ambassador; Dodik: My veto is directed against rigid German policy (RTRS) • Erdogan supports High Representative Schmidt, but not his intention to impose changes to Election Law of B&H; B&H Presidency members Dodik and Dzaferovic too disagree with imposing of changes, Komsic says B&H needs different Constitution (Nezavisne) • Radoncic criticizes Erdogan for pushing Bosniaks in conflict with West: If he wants truly to help, Erdogan should finally increase Turkish investments in B&H (Dnevni avaz) • Informal group of citizens organizes protests in front of OHR in Sarajevo; Protesters say they want civic B&H and implementation of verdicts of European Court of Human Rights (O Kanal) Croatia • HNS calls on HR Schmidt not to succumb to pressure and impose changes to Election Law (Vecernji list) Montenegro • Abazovic: Certain structures had agreement with DPS that they could not implement to end, so now they’re looking for excuse (CdM) • Picula: Additional instability would only make path to EU more difficultꓼ old majority already had opportunity that they failed to use (RTCG) • Djukanovic: Montenegro supports Ukraine because it fights for freedom and defends the rights of every democratic state (CdM) • Hacker attack paralyzes work of many services (CdM) Republic of North Macedonia • Nikoloski: Referendum and early elections to take place on the same date (TV Alfa) • Sajkoski: Agreement with Bulgaria, instead of good neighborliness, made an intrusion into the uniqueness of the Macedonian people and the sovereignty of Macedonia (TV24) • Xhaferi: No turning back from Macedonia’s European integration (Republika) Albania • Albania breaks off diplomatic relations with Iran, blames Tehran for cyberattack (Tirana Times) • White House: US strongly condemns Iran’s cyberattack against Albania (Tirana Times) • Italian President Sergio Mattarella arrives in Tirana! (Radio Tirana) • Rama: UNMIK completed its mission in Kosovo (Radio Tirana)

United Nations Office in Belgrade Daily Media Highlights Wednesday 7 September 2022 LOCAL PRESS • Vucic: Relations with Turkey at historic high (Tanjug/RTS) • Selakovic: Nothing controversial in Vucic’s statements following meeting with Slovenian President (RTS/Tanjug) • Drecun: Brnabic’s visit sent message to Pristina and international community (Tanjug) • Petkovic: With his visit to the north, Kurti wanted to cause tensions (Tanjug/RTS/RTV) • Patriarch Porfirije: Cancellation of EuroPride appropriate (RTS/RTV/Tanjug) • Lopandic: Germany, France want more direct inclusion in Belgrade-Pristina dialogue (Beta) • Serb man arrested at Gazimestan sentenced to eight months in prison (RTS) • Vucic speaks at the session of the UN General Assembly on 20 September (B92) REGIONAL PRESS Bosnia & Herzegovina • Erdogan meets with B&H Presidency members within official visit to B&H, states High Representative should not make interventions in relation to B&H Election Law (FTV) • Delegation of Turkey meets with representatives of B&H parliament (Hayat) • B&H-Turkey business forum commences (Hayat) • Cikotic and Lenarcic sign agreement on B&H joining EU Civil Protection Mechanism (FTV) • Dodik, Varhelyi have phone conversation: Dodik says institutions at level of B&H work on conditions for status of candidate (RTRS) Croatia • Bosniaks want to rule Croat Caucus in FB&H HoP through central Bosnia (Vecernji list) • Opposition MPs unite in calling for Plenkovic to step down over Ina Affair (N1) Montenegro • Mandic: First we’ll elect parliament’s speaker and management, then government (CdM) • Koprivica: First the allocation of seats, then about the names, the political agreement was not signed by 41 deputies (CdM) • Deputies of the URA Civic Movement refused to sign the Political Agreement (CdM) • Novakovic Djurovic: Abazovic should remain PM (CdM) Republic of North Macedonia • Pendarovski: The opposition's question about the referendum is practically to stop the European path (Libertas) • Regardless of the outcome of the referendum, VMRO-DPMNE will not support constitutional amendments (Republika) Albania • Rama: The image of Albania has changed, more and more French are coming to Albania (Metropole/Radio Tirana) • Kodheli and Naco at the Conference on Foreign and Security Policy in Prague (Radio Tirana)