Kosovo

Efforts to form a new government in Kosovo have hit a snag, as a crucial meeting between Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Lumir Abdixhiku, leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), ended without a political agreement. While discussions focused on potential future cooperation, no consensus was reached, leaving the path to institutional formation uncertain. Prime Minister Kurti emphasized that while his party has sufficient votes for the Assembly and Government, the opposition shares responsibility in electing the President.

Meanwhile, the issue of missing persons from the last war continues to be a prominent concern. Kosovo has called on the European Union to exert pressure on Serbia to release relevant archives and ensure the protection of individuals providing information on mass graves. This appeal follows the confirmed discovery of the remains of four individuals in Mala Jabuka, victims of forced disappearance during the war, a finding that associations dealing with the disappeared have expressed concern over its handling. Separately, a suspected corruption affair involving the chief of cabinet for Pristina Mayor Perparim Rama has emerged, with allegations of bribery in construction projects.

In other domestic news, Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced that the construction of the third bridge in Mitrovica is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The Agency for Food and Veterinary (AUV) presented key findings from controls in the dairy sector, revealing undeclared palm oil and ingredients in product labels. Furthermore, Kosovo is experiencing a heatwave, prompting the Institute of Hydrometeorology of Kosovo (IHK) and the Institute of Public Health of Kosovo (IKSHPK) to issue recommendations to citizens.