European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, during her visit to Kosovo, explicitly requested that the country amend its law regarding the Special Envoy. She also highlighted the election of the President as the crucial next step and observed potential for dialogue among political parties on this matter. Von der Leyen also stated that Kosovo must decide what is necessary for the Special Court law, while emphasizing the independence of the judiciary.

Koha Ditore: Arbëri: Von der Leyen asks Kosovo to change the law for the Special Envoy

Ursula von der Leyen has asked Kosovo to amend its law regarding the Special Envoy.

Gazeta Express: Von der Leyen Meets Kurti and Rama, Discusses Kosovo's Presidential Election

Ursula von der Leyen met with Albin Kurti and Edi Rama in Kosovo, with discussions focusing on the upcoming presidential election and the dialogue between parties.

Gazeta Express: Von der Leyen: Next Step Should Be Election of President, Dialogue Between…

Ursula von der Leyen stated that the election of the President should be the next step and observed that dialogue between political parties seems possible.

Gazeta Express: Von der Leyen on Special Court Law: Kosovo Decides What's Necessary, Judiciary…

Regarding the law on the Special Court, Ursula von der Leyen stated that it is up to Kosovo to decide what is necessary, emphasizing that the judiciary must remain independent.

Protests against the Special Court continued, with a recent demonstration described as the largest pan-Albanian one to date, during which children of martyrs delivered a draft law to the government. The European Union reiterated that peaceful demonstrations are a fundamental right. The PDK party is actively advocating for changes to the law concerning the Special Court, while Prime Minister Albin Kurti urged caution as the presidential election deadline approaches.

Gazeta Express: EU on Kosovo Protests After Hague Verdict: Peaceful Demonstrations Are a…

The European Union stated that peaceful protests are a fundamental right, following a verdict from the Hague tribunal and subsequent demonstrations in Kosovo.

Gazeta Express: AP: Yesterday's Protest Against Special Court Largest Pan-Albanian Yet

According to the Associated Press, yesterday's protest against the Special Court was the largest pan-Albanian demonstration to date.

Gazeta Express: Massive Protest: Children of Martyrs Deliver Special Court Bill to Government

During a large protest, the children of martyrs submitted packages containing the draft law for the Special Court to the government.

Gazeta Express: PDK Urges Change to Special Court Law; Kurti Cautions as Presidential Election…

The PDK party is increasing its push for changes to the law on the Special Court, while Prime Minister Kurti urges caution as the deadline for electing the president approaches.

Kosovo's national football team played against Israel in Hungary, securing a draw and earning one point. Lumbardh Dellova was recognized as the star player of the match.

Telegrafi: Kosovo National Football Team Draws with Israel

Kosovo's national football team secured a draw against Israel, earning one point in a match played in Hungary, with Lumbardh Dellova named the star player.

The 'Made in Kosovo' initiative has successfully completed its inaugural export, coinciding with the activation of a new agreement with EFTA countries in October 2026.

Telegrafi: Kosovo's 'Made in Kosovo' Project: First Export and EFTA Agreement

Kosovo's 'Made in Kosovo' initiative has achieved its first export, linked to an agreement with EFTA countries that will take effect in October 2026.