Kosovo signed a Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) with the European Union on Tuesday — a first step towards the still-distant prospect of EU membership.

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By Arban Abrashi Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Spokesperson, Kosovo Government We deserve to integrate with the European and Atlantic families of nations.

Chuck Sudetic’s “The bullies who run Kosovo” (July 21), which reports to address the situation in Kosovo and the current debate in the Parliament over establishment of Special Chambers, is based on gross speculation.

By ELIOT L. ENGEL 22/7/15 Building a democracy is hard work, and Kosovo needs international backing in achieving this.

I recently returned from Kosovo where I met with the country’s leaders. We discussed the growth in Kosovo’s democracy and how Freedom House has upgraded its rating to “Parliamentary Democracy.” We reflected on the overwhelming support of the Kosovar people for the United States and their strong desire to join NATO and the European Union.

Hashim Thaçi and the rest of the Kosovar political elite are frustrating investigations into murder, kidnapping, and trafficking in human organs.