The main focus during the debate at the Kosovo Assembly today was the EULEX's confidential report regarding the information published few days ago allegedly involving senior PDK officials. The Vetevendosje Movement MP, Albin Kurti, said that this report has just confirmed what was said before about the PDK, “that this party will continue to capture the institutions of Kosovo.” Also the Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA) MPs said that the matter should be thoroughly investigated.

Kosovo Assembly Speaker Kadri Veseli met today with the Special Representative of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly for South East Europe, Roberto Battelli, and head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Jean-Claude Schlumberger.  Veseli and Batelli discussed current developments in Kosovo, the role and contribution of the OSCE in building democratic institutions in Kosovo, the mutual cooperation and the possibilities for Kosovo’s further advancement.

The Constitutional changes that enable the establishment of the special court will not go for approval to the Assembly on its next session (Thursday) this week. After the meeting of the Assembly Presidency, Speaker Kadri Veseli said that the draft submitted to the government for the changes required by the MPs has not yet returned to the Assembly.  "During the last session, MPs have sought changes in the draft. So, when the government sends it to the Assembly, we will proceed further," Veseli said.

Kosovo Assembly Speaker Kadri Veseli met today with the Regional Director of UNICEF for Central and Eastern Europe, Marie Pierre Poirier. Veseli and Poirier discussed Kosovo's relations with UNICEF and the development of projects for children. Veseli thanked Poirier for UNICEF's continuous support for the children of Kosovo, considering this a valuable contribution to the promotion and protection of children's rights.  Poirier said that UNICEF will continue with projects in all areas related to the rights, welfare and education of children in Kosovo.

The Presidency of the Kosovo Assembly today did not include on the agenda of 21 May the constitutional amendments required for the establishment of the special court that will address war crimes allegations. Assembly Speaker Kadri Veseli told reporters after the meeting that additional consultations were needed to reach a consensus among the parliamentary parties. “The most important thing is to have international partnership and a national consensus,” Veseli said. “Allow me to reiterate that Kosovo’s economic development should be our priority.

Kosovo Assembly Speaker Kadri Veseli said Kosovo authorities are waiting for an official reply from the government of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) regarding the situation of the men arrested during the armed incident in Kumanovo last week. Veseli said the Assembly has authorized the Kosovo-based Council for Defence of Human Rights and Freedoms (CDHRF) to monitor the situation of the persons detained by FYROM authorities.

Kosovo Assembly Speaker Kadri Veseli commented today on the recent events that took place in Kumanovo, FYROM. Although he stressed that problems in FYROM are not Kosovo’s he said he shared the pain of the families affected by the recent clashes in Kumanovo.

Assembly Speaker Kadri Veseli met on Thursday with a delegation headed by former US Congressman Earl Pomeroy, member of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP). Veseli stressed the importance of support provided historically by the United States, in particular the current positive developments and support for the Assembly of Kosovo. "Through this support, we have managed to build and advance our capabilities in many respects, parliamentary research, reform of the legislative process, strengthening oversight mechanisms and increasing transparency,” Veseli said.

The Kosovo Assembly Speaker, Kadri Veseli, on Tuesday traveled to Strasbourg to participate in the seventh inter-parliamentary meeting, European Parliament – Kosovo. The meeting will be co-chaired by Veseli and head of the European Parliament delegation for relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo, Tonino Picula.

Kosovo Assembly Speaker Kadri Veseli commented on recent developments in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) saying that Kosovo does not interfere in the country’s internal affairs. Veseli also spoke about the establishment of the special court saying there is no specific date set for when it would be put to a vote in the Assembly but noted that there needs to be a political consensus in Kosovo to preserve partnership with international community.