Serbia-Kosovo talks open under Ashton’s watch

Preview and reports of EU-mediated discussions between Kosovo and Serbia, March 2011. The dialogue was expected to focus on three areas – the rule of law, freedom of movement and regional cooperation

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EUObserver, 10.3.11: Kosovo negotiator: Serbia is stuck in the past http://euobserver.com/9/31954

EurActiv, 10.3.11: Serbian deputy PM mulls 'Hong Kong model' for Kosovo http://www.euractiv.com/enlargement/serbian-deputy-pm-mulls-hong-kon-news-502936

EUObserver, 7.3.11: Organ-harvesting clouds launch of Kosovo talks http://euobserver.com/9/31932

ESO: Background information: 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence http://www.europeansources.info/record/2008-kosovo-declaration-of-independence/

ESO: Background information: Kosovan parliament elects controversial leaders http://www.europeansources.info/record/kosovan-parliament-elects-controversial-leaders/

Rzeczpospolita, 8.3.11: Serbia and Kosovo start negotiations http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/news-brief/535211-serbia-and-kosovo-start-negotiations

Deutsche Welle, 9.3.11: Sovereignty question off limits in first direct talks http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,14896166,00.html

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