Kosovo made some progress in improving roads, but there are large gaps in the railway and energy infrastructure. Ilgaeuropes written submission to the european commissions 20 progress report on kosovo 1 brussels, may 17, 20 reporting period. Kosovo made some progress as regards the digitalisation of the economy. The eventual icj decision proved to be a crucial turning point. That is why allowing kosovo s people to track progress will contribute to bring them closer to the european union eu.
The republic of kosovo unilaterally declared independence on 17 february 2008, but serbia continues to claim it as part of its own sovereign territory. In its december 1999 report kosovo kosova as seen, as told. Commission staff working document kosovo 20 progress report accompanying the document communication from the commission to the european parliament and the council. Comprehensive assessment of all areas of public administration reform par in 2017 showed that kosovo had made gradual progress in this area, but that provision of services to citizens and business could be substantially improved if. The table below gives an overview of the progress of kosovo s rule. Kosovo in early stages of its eu path, says ec progress. Now that kosovo has developed its own institutions. This compact progress report cpr marks an important step in the development of the kosovo s rule of law since the signing of the joint compact in november 2012. The commission concluded that 20 has been a historic year for kosovo. First commission report on progress by kosovo towards visa liberalisation. In 2008, the eu ule of r law mission in kosovo eulex, a civilian mission under the eu s common security and defence policy, took over police, justice and customs functions from the united nations. Reading the sections of the progress report that deal with child protection issues in conjunction with the kosovo report based on the cpi allows to highlight sectors where more. Kosovos anticorruption efforts inadequate, birn report says.
Compa t progress report 2014 foreword one and a half years after the signing of the compact between kosovo, the eusreu office and eulex kosovo, this compact progress report marks an important moment. This compact progress report covers the period from july 2016 to june 2017, marking a critical phase for kosovo s ruleoflaw institutions. The commission concluded that bosnia and herzegovina has made very limited progress in addressing the political criteria. Hoce e madhe is of particular concern as no progress in its implementation has been made despite a municipal decision of february 20 to. In 20, kosovo was ranked in 85th place, below the average of the western balkan and far away from the countries of european union. The report takes stock of the recent developments, including the remaining challenges in this area.
Commission staff working document kosovo 20 progress report accompanying the document communication from the commission to. But equally it did not give the kosovo side everything it wanted. In its december 1999 report kosovokosova as seen, as told the osce office for democratic institutions and human rights odihr estimates that as many as 350,000. Serbiakosovo dialogue, to the neglect of other membership criteria. Kosovo one year on achievement and challenge lord robertson of port ellen secretary general of nato. Prospects for transitional environmental justice in the socio. The report covers period from 1 october 2014 to 20 march 2015, where different. The kosovo protection corps kpc made some progress in. European commission press releases press release first.
Kosovo in early stages of its eu path, says ec progress report. Farid zarif, special representative and head of unmik, briefed the. Kosovo is at an early stagehas some level of preparation in the fight against corruption. Apr 18, 2018 the 2018 kosovo report, published alongside progress reports for the six other western balkan countries aspiring eu accession, praised the kosovo governments steps forward in the administration of parliamentary and municipal elections, the integration of serb judges and prosecutors into the kosovo judicial system and its efforts to maintain good and constructive bilateral relations with. The baby in kosovo whose birth was registered by a community health worker using a mobile phone. This 23rd annual world report summarizes human rights conditions in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide in 2012. The central bank of the republic of kosovo cbk has maintained a focus on preserving banking sector stability. The constitution of kosovo protects freedom of expression and media freedom. As a result, european union itself refers only to kosovo, with an asterisked footnote containing the text agreed to by the belgradepristina negotiations. Ministry of the environment and spatial planning, 20, plan of he republic of kosovo on waste management prkwm 202017.
Kosovo has complied with the demands that were made in the feasibility study in october 2012 for a stabilisation and association agreement in the fields of the rule of law, public administration, minority protection. In january 20, kfor had 5,4 troops in kosovo, of which 773 were u. Pearson is a commercial organisation with a social purpose. The commission concluded that bosnia and herzegovina has made very limited progress in addressing the political.
Inhuman treatment of people and illicit trafficking in. Ministry of the environment and spatial planning, 20, plan of he republic of kosovo on waste management prkwm 20 2017. This report takes into consideration progress since the 2004 report. Kosovo has made some progress as regards the track record on the investigation and prosecution 1 this report covers the period from october 2016 to february 2018. It reflects extensive investigative work that human rights watch staff. This 2019 sigma monitoring report focuses on the service delivery area. Kosovo 20 progress report this designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with unscr 12441999 and the icj opinion on the kosovo declaration of independence. The 2018 kosovo report, published alongside progress reports for the six other western balkan countries aspiring eu accession, praised the kosovo governments steps forward in the administration of parliamentary and municipal elections, the integration of serb judges and prosecutors into the kosovo judicial system and its efforts to maintain good and constructive bilateral relations. The june general elections were transparent and wellorganised. In 2011, the first european school survey project on alcohol and other drugs espad study was carried out in kosovo among a representative sample of 15 to 16 yearold students. The two governments began to normalise relations in 20, as part of the 20 brussels agreement. October 2012april 20 a summary of key developments and trends rampant homophobia remains a serious threat for lgbti people in kosovo. Key findings of the 20 progress report on bosnia and herzegovina. The report on kosovo is part of the 2015 enlargement package adopted today by the european commission.
This is a milestone on kosovo s path towards a european future. The purpose of the report is to determine whether kosovo s institutions are providing an effective resolution of illegal reoccupation cases. The purpose of the report is to determine whether kosovos institutions are providing an effective resolution of illegal reoccupation cases. In this context, in the council conclusions of 11 december 2012, the eu. Birn kosovos new report, which highlights failings by the countrys courts and prosecutors in tackling corruption cases in 2018, was launched at an event in pristina on 23 may 2019. Having adopted the euro as sole legal tender, kosovo does not have access to independent monetary policy instruments.
Introduction 5 background to the crisis 6 the aims of the air campaign 10 the conduct of the air campaign progress in kosovo since the conflict 16 the job is not yet done. Foreword european union rule of law mission in kosovo. The european unions progress report for kosovo for 2016 highlights some of these shortcomings, and outlines key reforms that need to be implemented. Kosovo is currently recognized as an independent state by 97 out of the 193 united nations. On 22 april 20, the european commission recommended the start of eu entry talks with serbia. This was a slight progress from the 86th place of 2012. This report largely follows the same structure as in previous years. Compact progress reports eulex european union rule of law.
Key findings of the progress report on kosovo the progress report on kosovo is part of the 20 enlargement package adopted by the european commission on 16 october. It failed to support serbias contention that kosovos declaration of independence was contrary to international law. The multiannual indicative planning document for 201120. The commission concluded that kosovo has made further progress. May 21, 2014 the eus current progress report for kosovo shows 20 to have been a historic year for kosovo on its path to the european union. The progress report on bosnia and herzegovina is part of the 20 enlargement package adopted by the european commission on 16 october. The case for reform and modernisation of welfare in kosovo has long been made, with scheme coverage and efficiency highlighted as issues in the 20 eu progress report among others. Compact progress reports eulex european union rule of. The legal framework of kosovo is deemed relatively good. The eu states that do not recognise kosovo s independence are spain, slovakia, cyprus, romania, and greece. It represents the collective efforts of all the members of. The latest progress report notes that kosovo has had limited success in bringing forward eu related reforms. The parliamentary assembly was extremely concerned to learn of the revelations of the former. Little progress was made in securing a stable energy supply and losses in the electricity sector remain very high.
The labour force participation rates in general, and specifically concerning women, is worrisome. On 14 june, the council held a quarterly debate on kosovo. Analyzing the ec serbia progress reports democratization policy. Republika e kosoves republika kosovarepublic of kosovo. The ahtisaarichernomyrdin agreementa summary 324 5. Kosovo and the results will be presented in the next report.
According to the results of the espad survey, 4% of students in high schools are involved in the drug using. Marreveshja e brukselit, formally the first agreement of principles governing the normalisation of relations, was made between the governments of serbia and kosovo on the normalization of their relations. The kosovo report university of michigan law school. The report particularly highlights relevant pending issues. The commission presented today the first report on the progress achieved by kosovo in fulfilling the requirements of the visa liberalisation roadmap. As of july 20, 23 of the 28 member states recognise the republic of kosovo as an independent state. In line with the osces mandate to promote and protect the property rights of kosovo. This compact progress report covers the period from july. This report analyzes the 2012, 20 and 2014 serbia progress reports.
The first results of the 2012 labour force survey, published by the kosovo agency for statistics in 20, once again confirm that the main unemployment challenges in kosovo continue to affect the young people3, especially women4. This report is a forwardlooking analysis of the social protection system in kosovo. Annual progress report aprildecember 2014 prepared for ministry for foreign affairs of finland ministry of labour and social welfare january 2015. En 4 en commission staff working document kosovo under unscr 1244 2006 progress report 1. Ilgaeuropes written submission to the european commissions. In december 2012, press reports claimed that france proposed that kfor be replaced by a smaller, euled force in late 20.
A new assembly and government took office in september. In november 2018, the european parliament is due to debate a resolution on the european commissions 2018 country report on kosovo. Ilgaeuropes written submission to the european commissions 20 progress report on kosovo1 brussels, may 17, 20 reporting period. This is the first and final progress report to the board of executive directors the board on implementation of the management action plan map in response to the inspection panel investigation report no. As it covers the first year of eulexs renewed twoyear mandate with the mission continuing its. Kosovo 20 progress report european union external action. Pejepec, but, following the convention adopted by the organization for security and cooperation in europe, does not make use of any accents. The lack of progress in establishing the basic mechanisms of. Accession of kosovo to the european union wikipedia.
Further, a strategic document on the usage of agricultural land and. Compact report in a nutshell july 2017 june 2018 compact progress report 2018. As stated by the 20 eu progress report, kosovo as a matter of priority needs. Municipal waste management european environment agency. Key findings of the 2018 report on kosovo brussels, 17 april 2018 european commission fact sheet key findings of the 2018 report on kosovo political criteria kosovo held early elections in june 2017. European commission press release details page european commission press release brussels, 12 february 20 the commission presented today the first report on the progress achieved by kosovo in fulfilling the requirements of the visa liberalisation roadmap.
European commission press release details page european commission memo brussels, 16 october 20 the progress report on bosnia and herzegovina is part of the 20 enlargement package adopted by the european commission on 16 october. Eu progress reports about environment in kosovo 20062011. Mr dick marty, switzerland, alliance of liberals and democrats for europe a. Preface since march 2002, the commission has reported regularly to the council and the parliament on progress made by the countries of the western balkans region. The final product of the commissions work is this report. Eu progress reports about environment in kosovo 20062011 project.
Inhuman treatment of people and illicit trafficking in human. Introduction this is a summary report on the work of the police inspectorate of kosovo pik for the period january december 20 which contains documented activities and achievement. European commission press releases press release key. In its annual progress report published on 8 october 2014, the european commission ec stated that for the period 20142020, the instrument for preaccession assistance would focus on supporting reform efforts in direct line with the negotiation process, in particular in the areas of rule of. The newborn in malawi born free from hiv because her mother had access to the treatment she needed to prevent transmission and to stay healthy. Progress report 2012 united nations global compact a progress report on pearsons performance pearson is a founding signatory to the global compact and we are pleased to reaffirm both our commitment and our ongoing support for its 10 principles. Assessment reportsdescribe preliminary results or research in progress by the authors and are published to stimulate discussion on a broad range of issues on which the eu and the oecd work. Oct 23, 2000 the report of the kosovo commission will provide an independent assessment of conflict and intervention that can assist in advancing dialogue amongst all leaders, scholars and interested parties. Inhuman treatment of people and illicit trafficking in human organs in kosovo 1 report rapporteur. In december 2016, we signed the third compact agreement with 12 updated joint objectives, thus renewing our pledge towards the ongoing ruleoflaw reform in kosovo. Accession of serbia to the european union wikipedia. However, results in creating a functional state based on rule of law are far from being met in practice.