Kosovo Politics: Kosovo’s post-election talks are heating up as voters on all sides push parties toward a deal on forming new institutions, with caretaker PM Albin Kurti meeting opposition leaders after Vetevendosje won 53 seats but lost four MPs and now needs quorum for the next president vote or faces another election cycle. EU Diplomacy: The EU has appointed German diplomat Dirk Schübel as its new Special Representative for Kosovo, starting 1 September for a two-year mandate focused on Kosovo’s European path, rule of law, human rights and minority protection. Serbia-OSCE & Dialogue: Serbian FM Marko Đurić met OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu, stressing OSCE’s Kosovo mission role and Serbia’s commitment to the Belgrade–Pristina dialogue and implementation of past agreements. EU Enlargement Pressure: EU lawmakers warn Serbia’s progress is undermined by a gap between adopting reforms and actually implementing them, calling for free and fair elections, rule of law and media freedom. Regional Security: KFOR partners rehearsed downed-aircraft response near Camp Bondsteel, testing search-and-rescue, medical evacuation and recovery procedures. Gaza Mission: Kosovo troops are set to join a US-backed stabilization effort in Gaza, with a logistics center in southern Israel readying the force. Travel Rules: Seychelles confirmed visa-free entry for citizens of recognized states, but Kosovo passport holders are not permitted because Kosovo isn’t recognized.