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The situation in the north of Kosovo is also considered challenging in the European Union report on human rights. The report states that the resignation of Serbs from public institutions has had a negative impact on security, the rule of law and the justice system.
" The situation in the north of Kosovo remains challenging, especially regarding the prosecution of corruption, organized crime and conditions for freedom of expression, including attacks on media professionals. The mass resignation of Kosovo Serbs from public institutions and the subsequent establishment of roadblocks negatively affected the security situation and the rule of law in the northern region, where the justice system and the police function with reduced capacity," the report states .
Among other things, it has been said that the electoral process should be improved, taking into account the recommendations of the EU missions located in Kosovo.
"Kosovo's electoral process still needs strengthening to address weaknesses throughout the electoral cycle, as identified in successive EU Election Observation Missions, and most recently by the EU Election Monitoring Mission, placed in Kosovo in November 2022 ", the report states.
Not even the dialogue process has been left without mention, for it was said that a regular political dialogue takes place in Kosovo, in both technical aspects and political levels.
" The EU continues to facilitate the Dialogue for the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia. There have been repeated crises in relations between Kosovo and Serbia in 2022 and the situation on the ground remains fragile" , the report said.
Kosovo's application for membership in the European Union and the Council of Europe was also highlighted.
The EU will continue to closely monitor the respect of human rights in Kosovo. This includes freedom of assembly and association, freedom of expression, rights of persons in vulnerable situations, including persons belonging to minorities; the right to equality and non-discrimination, children, LGBTI persons and persons with disabilities, as well as gender equality, as part of Kosovo's European path.
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