EU countries poised to recognise Kosovo: German politician

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Kostunica Stresses Serb Rights in Bosnia and Kosovo
Voice of America - 11 hours ago
By VOA News Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica says preserving Serb rights in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo are the main goals of his administration.

EU countries poised to recognise Kosovo: German politician
EUbusiness (press release) - 16 hours ago
(BERLIN) - A group of European countries is prepared to recognise Kosovo if the province declares independence from Serbia in December, a senior member of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats said on Thursday.

Farewell, But Not Forgotten
Transitions Online - 18 hours ago
BOLOGNA, Italy | One of the cornerstones of post-conflict resolution in the Balkans, the internationally-sponsored Stability Pact for Southeastern Europe will be replaced early next year by a new regional initiative.

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