Start-up Aid for Kosovo
Crisis management expert Pieter Feith on the difficulties of forming a state, dialogue with Serbia, and EU prospects
This July Croatia becomes the next Balkan nation to join the EU. Entry negotiations may soon begin for Serbia as well – provided Belgrade can acknowledge the independence of former constituent republic Kosovo. Pieter Feith served as the international representative in Kosovo between 2008 and 2012. His staff was tasked with supervising the establishment of the fledgling state, which also has the prospect of EU membership. Despite a few setbacks, it was possible to fill the mandate successfully.