AGP Executive Report

War Crimes Accountability: Kosovo prosecutors have charged 35 Serbian officers and officials over the March 1998 Jashari compound massacre in Prekaz, alleging the killing of 26 civilians, including women, children and elderly people. Property Rights & Tensions: Serbia’s Kosovo-Metohija office says Pristina continued “unlawful” demolitions of Serb-owned properties at Gazivode Lake and blocked media access with armored vehicles. Mass Graves Investigation: A fourth suspect has been arrested over suspected war crimes after remains of at least 23 people were found in three mass graves in northern Kosovo; ten sets of remains were sent to The Hague for DNA testing. EU Pathway: Kosovo has urged the EU to begin processing its EU membership application, filed in December 2022, saying it is still waiting for the European Commission’s opinion. Serbia’s Political Signal: Serbia’s president says Ratko Mladić’s body is expected to arrive in Serbia, with tens of thousands anticipated at the funeral—fueling renewed regional and EU concerns. Kosovo Economy: Kosovo’s telecom sector generated €48.6m in Q2 2026 revenue, driven mainly by mobile services.

Mass Graves & Justice: Kosovo prosecutors arrested a fourth suspect (R.K.) over suspected war crimes tied to remains found in three northern Kosovo mass graves, with at least 23 victims expected to be identified via DNA tests at The Hague. War Crimes Legacy: Ratko Mladić’s body arrived in Serbia after his death in The Hague, as Belgrade prepares a funeral with state honours—sparking fresh regional tensions over how Serbia remembers a convicted genocide perpetrator. Kosovo-Serbia Court Pressure: Serbian President Vučić says a planned Pristina march is meant to pressure the Specialist Chambers ahead of its September ruling on four former KLA leaders. Local Economy Watch: Kosovo telecom revenue rose to EUR 48.6m in Q2 2026, driven mainly by mobile services. Property Trends: Home prices across Kosovo climbed 7.3% in Q2 2026, with growth outside Pristina (12.8%) far outpacing the capital area (4.1%). Kosovo Courts: Kosovo removed 18 Serb judges who resigned in 2022 after a walkout, rejecting their bid to return despite EU calls.

Kosovo Politics: Serbia’s President Vučić says a planned Pristina “March for Freedom” on Sept. 12 is meant to pressure the Kosovo Specialist Chambers ahead of its Sept. 16 ruling on four former KLA leaders, warning of potential violence. EU Integration: Dirk Schübel took office as the new EU ambassador and EU Special Representative in Kosovo, urging the rapid formation of institutions and renewed momentum for EU reforms and the Belgrade–Pristina dialogue. Serb Community Dispute: Serbia’s Petar Petković hit back at Albin Kurti over the Community of Serb Municipalities, saying it’s not a political choice but a duty tied to signed agreements. Economy & Daily Life: Kosovo’s telecom sector brought in EUR 48.6 million in Q2 2026, up year-on-year, with mobile services driving most of the growth. Justice & Courts: Kosovo removed 18 Serb judges after their 2022 resignation walkout, rejecting their bid to return despite EU calls. Regional Shock: Serbia prepares for the arrival of Ratko Mladić’s body and a funeral expected to draw tens of thousands, as the death reignites Balkan tensions.

Judicial Accountability in Kosovo: Kosovo has formally removed 18 Serb judges who resigned during the 2022 walkout, after the Judicial Council rejected their bid to return—despite EU calls for reintegration. Violence Against Women: Kosovo’s acting president Albulena Haxhiu condemned two recent killings of women, saying the cases can’t be treated as isolated incidents and calling for the harshest punishment. Presidential Deadlock: Talks between Vetëvendosje and LDK to elect a president have stalled again, with six LDK MPs saying they won’t vote for joint candidate Bekim Sejdiu—raising the risk of snap elections. EU Engagement: Germany’s Dirk Schübel took office as the new EU ambassador/EUSR to Kosovo, urging the rapid formation of institutions and renewed momentum for the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue. Politics in the Assembly: A Kosovo court found acting interior minister Xhelal Sveçla guilty for using tear gas in the 2018 parliament, with sentencing due after a Sept. 8 hearing. Property Watch: Home prices rose 7.3% across Kosovo in Q2 2026, but jumped 12.8% outside Pristina versus 4.1% in the capital area.

Presidential deadlock: Talks between Albin Kurti and LDK leader Lumir Abdixhiku ended without enough votes to elect Bekim Sejdiu, with six LDK MPs refusing to support the deal—Avdullah Hoti and others say the president should be a unifying figure, raising the risk of snap elections. Court ruling in Pristina: Kosovo’s Basic Court found acting interior minister Xhelal Sveçla guilty of using tear gas in the Assembly in 2018; the sentence details are set after a Sept. 8 hearing. EU push for institutions: New EU ambassador Dirk Schübel took office in Pristina, urging the rapid formation of institutions and continued Belgrade-Pristina dialogue. Power supply risk: Kosovo’s two main plants face possible shutdown next month as operating licences expire Oct. 4, but the regulator can’t renew them due to a stalled board. Kosovo-Serbia intelligence row: A document found on a Serbian spy suspect’s phone has sparked a religious dispute over claims of funding mosques and spreading influence. Regional diplomacy: Serbia’s Marko Đurić met Guinea-Bissau and Ghana officials during Non-Aligned Movement anniversary events in Belgrade.

Kosovo Politics: Kosovo’s presidential deal is wobbling after six LDK MPs said they won’t back the joint candidate Bekim Sejdiu, raising the risk of another election and exposing fractures inside the opposition. Kosovo Security & Religion: A document found on a phone in a Kosovo spy case claims money raised in Belgrade was meant to fund mosques in Kosovo to spread Serbian influence, triggering a wider religious row as Kosovo’s Islamic Community rejects any intelligence link. Energy: Kosovo’s two main power plants, Kosova A and B, could be forced to shut in October if licences can’t be renewed due to a regulator board short on members amid political deadlock. International/Regional: Serbia’s foreign minister Marko Đurić met counterparts from Guinea-Bissau and Ghana during Non-Aligned Movement anniversary events in Belgrade, while Kosovo-linked tensions remain in the background. Culture & Sports: Kosovo is set to debut at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, and Kosovo karate athlete Islam Selmani won gold at Taranto 2026.

Presidency Deadlock: Kosovo’s political deal for a consensus president is wobbling again after six LDK MPs refused to back the agreed candidate, Bekim Sejdiu—raising fears the country could be sent back to elections. Energy Security: Kosovo’s two main power plants, Kosova A and Kosova B, face a potential shutdown from October 4 if the energy regulator can’t renew operating licences due to a board short on members amid political delays. Regional Politics: Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić used a Non-Aligned Movement anniversary in Belgrade to frame the bloc as a “bastion of multilateralism,” while Serbia’s officials also highlighted ties with countries that have not recognized Kosovo. EU and Tourism: New Eurostat figures show tourism is still growing across Europe, with Kosovo recording a 6% rise in overnight stays and foreign tourist nights up sharply in the second quarter. War Crimes Memory: Croatia’s PM said any state funeral for Ratko Mladić would hurt Serbia’s EU path, as the death reopens Balkan tensions.

Presidency Deal: Kosovo’s Vetëvendosje and LDK have agreed on a consensus presidential candidate, law professor and former Constitutional Court judge Bekim Sejdiu, after months of deadlock—an effort aimed at avoiding new elections and restoring fully functioning institutions. Energy Security: Kosovo’s two main power plants, Kosova A and Kosova B, face a potential shutdown risk as their operating licences expire on October 4, with the regulator unable to renew them due to a board shortfall tied to political delays—threatening a sharp rise in electricity imports. Regional Politics: Serbia is hosting the Non-Aligned Movement’s 65th anniversary meeting in Belgrade, as Belgrade seeks wider ties beyond Europe while reaffirming its stance on Kosovo. Kosovo-Serb Narrative Fight: A new BGNES documentary argues that the “Serbian World” project has evolved from open border claims into influence and destabilisation tactics in the “gray zone,” with Kosovo security analysts saying the aim remains the same. Health Watch: A locally acquired West Nile virus case in Hungary is reported as evidence the virus is active in the country’s mosquito population, raising broader concern across the region.

Presidency Deal: Kosovo’s Vetëvendosje and LDK have agreed on a consensus presidential candidate, Bekim Sejdiu, after talks running since July 9, aiming to end the long deadlock and avoid new elections; acting President Albulena Haxhiu called it a key step toward fully functional institutions, with the next move expected in Parliament. Missing Persons & Archives Pressure: Kosovo marked the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances with calls to speed up Serbia’s archive access, as officials said human remains from at least 23 people have been found in Zubin Potok and samples sent for DNA testing, while Kurti warned Kosovo cannot wait until 2044. North Kosovo Court Case: Two Kosovo Serbs, Dušan Dobrac and Milos Radosavljevic, pleaded guilty and received prison sentences for participating in roadblocks in December 2022, with other defendants’ trials continuing. Regional Diplomacy: Serbia’s foreign ministry officials met counterparts from Cuba, Tanzania and Burundi on the Non-Aligned Movement sidelines, reiterating opposition to recognizing Kosovo. Health Alert: A locally acquired West Nile virus case in Hungary is reported as mosquito-borne, raising concern across the region.

Missing Persons & Justice: Kosovo leaders marked the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, saying 1,500 people from the war remain missing and stressing that archives must be opened now—not in 2044. Mass Graves Update: Human remains from three mass graves near Zubin Potok have been sent to The Hague for DNA testing, with samples compared to relatives; authorities suspect links to at least 23 missing people and have arrested three suspects. North Kosovo Court Case: Two Kosovo Serbs, Dusan Dobrac and Milos Radosavlevic, pleaded guilty over December 2022 roadblocks at Jarinje and Bernjak and received prison sentences. EU Pressure on Judiciary: The EU criticised Kosovo for blocking the return of Serbian judges and court staff who resigned in 2022, warning it could undermine a multi-ethnic justice system. KFOR Mission: A Colorado Army National Guard aviation unit transferred KFOR’s RC-E aviation mission to another battalion at Camp Bondsteel, keeping rotary-wing support for troop movement and medevac. Political Deadlock: Kosovo again failed to agree on a new president after Kurti and Abdixhiku met, raising the risk of another election.

Missing Persons & War Crimes: Kosovo families are waiting for DNA results after remains from three mass graves near Zubin Potok were sent to The Hague for testing, with samples linked to at least 23 people and three arrests made in the case. EU-Serbia Tensions: The EU criticised Kosovo for blocking the return of Serbian judges and court staff who resigned in 2022, saying it may clash with Kosovo law and complicate a multi-ethnic justice system. Political Deadlock: Kosovo’s leaders again failed to agree on a new president after talks between Kurti and Abdixhiku, raising the risk of another parliamentary election if no vote can be held. Enforced Disappearances: Acting President Albulena Haxhiu and PM Kurti marked the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, with Kurti urging Serbia to declassify key archive files and warning Kosovo cannot wait until 2044. Regional Justice Fallout: European Parliament rapporteur Tonino Picula said Serbian officials’ participation in Ratko Mladić’s funeral would show Belgrade’s identification with his crimes, as Serbia also signalled plans for honours if his family chooses burial in Serbia.

Presidential Deadlock: Kosovo’s leaders failed again to agree on a new president after Kurti and Abdixhiku met, raising the risk of another parliamentary election; acting President Albulena Haxhiu’s term runs only until October 4. EU vs Justice System: The EU criticised Kosovo for blocking the return of Serbian judges and court staff who resigned in 2022, saying it may clash with Kosovo law and complicate a multi-ethnic justice system. War Crimes & Missing Persons: Kosovo authorities sent human remains from three mass graves near Zubin Potok to The Hague for DNA testing; at least 10 people are represented, with comparisons to families of the missing. Rule of Law in Courts: In a legal dispute over the Kosovo Judicial Council, Gervalla cited the law requiring the Council to propose dismissals to the president when judges or prosecutors resign. Regional Shockwaves: The death of Ratko Mladić continues to spark political backlash in Serbia and condemnation abroad, with Albanian officials stressing that his death does not erase the crimes. Health & Environment: Cancer fears persist in Obilić, where residents link illness to pollution from lignite power plants.

Kosovo Justice & EU Pressure: The EU criticised Kosovo’s decision to block the return of Serbian judges and court staff who resigned in 2022, saying it may clash with Kosovo law and complicate rebuilding a multi-ethnic justice system. War Crimes & Missing Persons: Kosovo authorities say bone samples from three mass graves near Zubin Potok have been sent to The Hague for DNA testing, tied to the 1998-99 war and linked to suspected war crimes. Courtroom Accountability: Kosovo prosecutors are seeking a conviction of acting Minister Xhelal Sveçla over the 2018 Kosovo Assembly tear gas case, arguing a tear gas canister was used as a weapon against MPs. Diplomacy in Pristina: Italy’s ambassador Antonini met interim President Albulena Haxhiu, discussing new institutions, KFOR “optimizing,” reintegration of Serbian judges, and a Hague ruling expected on Sept. 16. Health & Environment: Cancer fears continue in Obilić, where residents say pollution from lignite power plants has left few families untouched. Regional Politics: Serbia’s EU-Russia balancing continues as Kosovo-related tensions persist, including reactions to the death of Ratko Mladić.

EU and Justice: The EU criticised Kosovo for refusing to reinstate Serbian judges and court staff who resigned in 2022, saying the move may clash with Kosovo law and complicate a multi-ethnic justice system. War Crimes and Missing Persons: Kosovo authorities say human remains from three mass graves near Zubin Potok have been sent to The Hague for DNA testing, with samples linked to at least 10 people and possible ties to the 1999 disappearance of 23 Albanian professionals; prosecutors also report arrests over suspected war crimes. New Suspected Grave: Kosovo identified a second suspected mass grave site in Jabuke, Zubin Potok, and plans exhumations and forensic work after preliminary investigations. Kosovo Politics in Court: Prosecutors in the tear gas case involving acting minister Xhelal Sveçla seek a conviction, arguing a tear gas canister was used as a weapon in the 2018 Kosovo Assembly. Health and Environment: A report from Obilić highlights cancer fears tied to lignite pollution from Kosovo’s coal power plants, where locals say nearly every family has been affected.

War Crimes & Justice: Kosovo-linked war crimes cases stay in focus as Kosovo authorities say at least ten bone samples from mass graves in Zubin Potok have been sent to The Hague for DNA identification, with prosecutors also preparing further exhumations after a second suspected site was flagged in Jabuke. Courtroom Fallout: In Serbia, Ratko Mladić’s death has triggered fresh political backlash, with Serbian officials saying The Hague wanted him to die in prison and Serbia is ready to arrange a state funeral if his family requests it. Kosovo Politics: The Kosovo Assembly tear gas trial continues, with prosecutors seeking Sveçla’s conviction, arguing a tear gas canister was used as a weapon. Public Health: Cancer fears persist in Obilić, where locals living near lignite power plants say “there is no family that has not been affected,” as officials struggle with patchy data.

War Crimes & Justice: Ratko Mladić, the “Butcher of Bosnia” convicted over the Srebrenica genocide, has died in UN custody in The Hague, closing another chapter in the 1990s wars but leaving survivors’ grief and accountability questions unresolved. Missing Persons & Evidence Recovery: Kosovo investigators say they’ve identified a second suspected mass grave linked to the 1998–1999 war in Zubin Potok (village of Jabuke), with prosecutors preparing court authorization for exhumations after seven bodies were reportedly recovered at a nearby site in Kalluder. Public Health: Cancer fears are growing in Obilić, near Kosovo’s lignite power plants, where locals say nearly every family has been affected and pollution concerns persist despite patchy cancer data. Regional Politics: Kosovo’s Judicial Council has rejected requests from Serb judges and staff to return to posts they resigned from in 2022, saying the original resignations stand. Violence Against Women: A man in Prizren has been ordered 30 days in pre-trial detention over the suspected aggravated murder of his 80-year-old wife.