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)