Kosovo Politics: Acting PM Albin Kurti has launched talks with opposition parties (PDK, LDK, AAK) on forming new institutions after the June 7 election results were certified, with the Assembly required to convene within 30 days. EU Funding: Kosovo is set to receive €206.4 million in EU support for energy, infrastructure, border management, education and rule of law, pending final European Commission approval and a financial agreement. Elections & Governance: Kosovo’s Central Election Commission certified the final parliamentary results, paving the way for the new Assembly and leadership vote. Rule of Law & Rights: The Kosovo Specialist Chambers continues to draw sharp criticism from victims’ families, who say the court deepens their trauma. Regional Security & Migration: The EU proposed a new sanctions regime targeting migrant smugglers and traffickers with asset freezes and travel bans. Digital Rights: A BIRN report warns digital repression is worsening across the Western Balkans and Turkey, documenting widespread online rights violations. Serb-Kosovo Tensions: Serbia’s Petar Petković says Pristina is pursuing unilateral, anti-Serb moves and highlights arrests during Gazimestan commemorations. Sports (Kosovo-linked): Kosovo’s U16 women’s team reached the FIBA U16 EuroBasket Division C semi-finals after results in Malta, while Kosovo’s Ballkani is set to face a Conference League qualifier winner.