AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHague Verdict Fallout: Kosovo saw fresh, nationwide protests after the Specialist Chambers convicted former KLA leaders Hashim Thaçi, Jakup Krasniqi, Kadri Veseli and Rexhep Selimi, with demonstrators saying the verdicts are unjust and pushing for changes to the law governing the court. Local Politics & Deadlines: Kosovo’s opposition (PDK) wants the Hague process narrowed and more cases tried in Kosovo, as the Assembly faces an Oct. 6 deadline to elect a president or trigger new elections. Kurti’s Warning: Prime Minister Albin Kurti says if parliament misses the Oct. 6 vote, elections would be held again for parliament and government, not a direct presidential vote. Diplomacy Watch: The U.S. Embassy in Pristina said it will work with Kosovo’s new government and assembly on regional peace, stability and prosperity. Ireland-Israel Storm: After Kosovo beat Ireland 1-0 in Pristina, Irish midfielder Jason Knight became the first player to say the Israel Nations League match “should not be going ahead,” while calls for a boycott continue ahead of the Hungary and Serbia fixtures. EU Engagement: Ursula von der Leyen begins a Balkan tour in Tirana and will travel to Kosovo next, while Serbia and Bosnia are left for later due to elections.
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