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Kosovo election results certified

The final results of the December snap general election in Kosovo were published on Monday (February 7th), almost two months after the process started. The Central Election Commission (CEC) confirmed that all appeals

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High Representative Valentin Inzko calls for government formation in Bosnia

High Representative Valentin Inzko called on Monday (February 7th) for immediate government formation at the canton, Federation of BiH and state levels. “Four months after the October elections, voters are witnessing only stalemate and irresponsible politics,” Inzko said during the meeting.

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Albania: The Wider Implications of a Political Crisis-Turned Violent

By IsaIntel A fourth protester has died as a result of a gunshot wound during 21 January protest rallies outside the Albanian Prime Minister’s Office, bringing the death toll to four. At the same time, protesters, led by Socialist Party leader Edi Rama, have vowed to stage another round of …

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Kosovo: The View of the Serbian Minority

written by: Ioannis Michaletos Source: worldsecuritynetwork.com Ioannis Michaletos: How can the present day situation, as far as, the Serbian population is concerned can be described? Oilver Ivanovic: The situation of the Serbian people in Kosovo is in some respects better than it used to be some years ago, meaning that …

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Political crisis continue in Macedonia

Macedonian opposition continues boycotting the work of the parliament. At yesterday’s meeting of political leaders organised by President Gjorge Ivanov, the parliamentary represented parties did not reach an agreement for overcoming the political crisis in the country. Leader of opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) Branko Crvenkovski accused Prime …

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Finland’s Astrid Thors: Romania’s potential Schengen entry depends on Bulgaria’s technical assessment

Finland’s Minister of Migration and European Affairs Astrid Thors visited Romania on Monday and Tuesday where she met with its Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi. Romania’s potential Schengen entry depends on Bulgaria’s technical assessment, which is scheduled for March, Thors said.

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