Kosovo–Albania Cooperation: Albania and Kosovo agreed to work together to help farmers and food producers reach wider markets, including farming advice, new technology, digital services, joint promotion, and support at international fairs. Kosovo Politics: Acting PM Albin Kurti said Kosovo “did not need these elections” after June 7 snap polls, noting Vetëvendosje won 53 seats (down four), while PDK stayed at 22 and LDK rose to 18—avoiding another institutional deadlock. Media Governance in Kosovo: A new analysis looks at how Kosovo’s IMC and RTK are formally independent but increasingly pressured by politics, recalling court fights over IMC board changes and RTK leadership resignations amid allegations of political pressure. EU/Regional Capacity Building: Kosovo’s KIPA sent a delegation to Luxembourg for a study visit with EIPA to strengthen digital learning and cybersecurity training for public administration. Sports (Kosovo in Europe): Hibs’ Conference League qualifiers will send them to Albania or Kosovo in the first leg (July 23), with the return a week later; the Kosovo opponent is set to come from FK Vllaznia vs FC Malisheva. Regional Context: US sanctions coverage in the Western Balkans remains broad, with Kosovo listed among the most targeted countries.