Thessaloniki – ESI takes part in the UN Kosovo Trust-Building Forum

Adnan Cerimagic takes part in the trust building forum. Photo: ESI. 

ESI senior analyst Adnan Cerimagic took part in the second United Nations Kosovo Trust-Building Forum, which took place from 21 to 23 November 2023. It was organised under the title “Supporting Togetherness for a Better Future” by the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).

Adnan spoke at a panel titled “Trust building as a commitment to peace and stability in the Western Balkans: challenges and opportunities.” Other speakers included Baroness Catherine Ashton, former EU High Representative and Vice President of the European Commission, in charge for the EU Dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, and Vesna Pusic, former first deputy prime minister and minister of foreign and European affairs in Croatia.

The Forum brought together as participants Kosovo mayors, politicians, academics, civil society, and foreign diplomats. Adnan presented some of ESI‘s research and analysis.  

• “Preventing violence – transform Kosovo dialogue”
• “Scoreboard - The true state of accession - What the Commission assessments reveal”
• “End the turtle race How the EU can address the crisis of the accession process”
• “Offer the four freedoms to the Balkans, Ukraine, and Moldova For a merit-based EU accession process with a credible goal”
• “47 again? Russia out, Kosovo in Support Kosovo’s membership in the Council of Europe”
• “Abandon clichés about Bosnia: Push EU-related reforms instead of arbitrary conditions”
• “No partition: Why Kosovo and Serbia must not discuss territory”
• “Anti-Corruption Report for the West Balkans: Measure corruption in order to fight it”