Kosovo Politics: Kosovo parties are negotiating to form new institutions after the parliamentary elections, with Vetëvendosje able to form a government but the choice of a new president still blocking a deal; Kurti is urging agreement on a non-party unity figure, while opposition parties are tying support to energy and economic project conditions. EU Enlargement Watch: The European Parliament debated Serbia’s EU prospects, warning that democratic backsliding and weak rule-of-law implementation stall progress even when laws are aligned on paper; MEPs also stressed Serbia’s path is not a “package” with others. Gaza Security With Kosovo in the Mix: Reporting on Trump’s post-genocide Gaza framework says the International Stabilization Force is struggling to recruit beyond an initial 10–20 troops, though Kosovo is among the countries still expected to make formal commitments. Kosovo Courts & Rights: OSCE says Kosovo faces persistent challenges in war-crimes prosecutions, while Kosovo’s ombudsman is investigating police abuse claims after Gazimestan arrests. Regional Diplomacy: Italy is pushing a “Rome Charter” to speed Western Balkans’ EU path and link enlargement to Europe’s strategic autonomy and connectivity.