Kosovo: A New Court for Old Accusations

A declaration made on 11 April by Atifete Jahjaga, the president of Kosovo, about the need for the appointment of a special court to investigate illegal activities by the Kosovo Liberation Army reflects an intensified debate within the EU on this issue. This coincides with elections to parliament scheduled for September this year and with actions to complete the work of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Despite the difficulties faced in the prosecution of alleged crimes committed during the conflict in the Balkans, these processes help to build political stability in the region and integrate more closely with the EU. Clarifying allegations about criminal activities of the KLA is necessary to shape the permanent rule of law in Kosovo.