The mandate of EU Special Representative in Kosovo Pieter Feith expires toward the end of February.
However, “he could stay on for another few month, if not a whole new one-year term,” Albanian language daily Koha Ditore writes today.
Posts Tagged ‘Pieter Feith’
“Feith mandate to be extended”
January 18th, 2011 |
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Feith: Kosovo needs credible government
January 14th, 2011 |
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International Civilian Office (ICO) Head Pieter Feith said Friday that he expected that people under investigation would not be part of a new Kosovo government.
He explained that it would undermine Kosovo’s credibility and reputation in Brussels and Washington, and added that he was concerned over Kosovo’s stand regarding CoE rapporteur Dick Marty’s report.
“Kosovo needs credible governmentâ€
January 8th, 2011 |
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International Civilian Representative in Kosovo Pieter Feith says that Kosovo needs a new, credible government which will be ready to face the challenges.
He said that the December elections were held in a generally constructive atmosphere but that there had been some irregularities.
Tadić statement surprises EU Kosovo rep
December 2nd, 2010 |
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EU Special Representative in Kosovo Pieter Feith said he was “surprised” by a recent statement made by Serbian President Boris Tadić. The president told the OSCE summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, that any change in the situation on the ground in Kosovo could lead to the interruption of a planned dialogue between Belgrade and PriÅ¡tina.
Priština: Assembly dissolves after fall session
October 11th, 2010 |
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International Civilian Representative (ICR) Pieter Feith has stated that the Kosovo assembly will be dissolved after the fall session. This will be followed by early elections.
Kosovo religious, cultural heritage to be protected
September 15th, 2010 |
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EU Special Representative in Kosovo Pieter Feith stated that the protection, preservation and promotion of religious and cultural heritage is essential. He said that these are values that are important for European integration and the well-being of Kosovo and its people.
Council for Security points finger at Feith
July 2nd, 2010 |
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The Serbian Council for National Security described the hand grenade attack in Kosovska Mitrovica as an act of terrorism perpetrated by Albanian extremists. The body, convened in Belgrade today by President Boris Tadić, also stated that EU Special Representative in Kosovo Pieter Feith should be “held responsible for the consequences of the incident”.
Patriarch wants apology from EU office
June 25th, 2010 |
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Serbian Orthodox Patriarch Irinej expressed “deep concern” over the incorrect translation of the part of Pieter Feith’s recent address before the EP. The EU representative in Kosovo spoke about the stance of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) towards Kosovo.
Council of Europe discusses Kosovo
June 22nd, 2010 |
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The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) is today discussing the situation in Kosovo, said reports. Pieter Feith spoke about Kosovo at the European Parliament (EP) headquarters in Strasbourg in his capacity as head of the International Civilian Office (ICO) in PriÅ¡tina. He is also EU’s representative in the province.
“Feith abusing double officeâ€
June 10th, 2010 |
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Minister for Kosovo Goran Bogdanović says EU’s representative Pieter Feith “did not speak as an EU official†when he predicted new recognitions of Kosovo. Feith, who also heads the International Civilian Office (ICO) in PriÅ¡tina, said in Brussels on Tuesday that after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers its opinion on the legality of the unilateral independence declaration, new recognitions would follow.
Feith expects “new recognitionsâ€
June 9th, 2010 |
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New recognitions of Kosovo will follow the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, says International Civil Office (ICO) chief Pieter Feith
Feith holds another office in Priština – that of the EU special representative.
“EU won’t recognize elections in north”
May 29th, 2010 |
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Pieter Feith told Voice of America’s Albanian-language service that the EU will not recognize the coming local elections in northern Kosovo. The EU special representative for Kosovo said that the elections announced by Serbia in the predominantly Serb-populated north of Kosovo will not be recognized by the Union.
“New phase in Kosovo with ICJ decisionâ€
May 26th, 2010 |
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EU Special Representative in Kosovo Pieter Feith said that Kosovo is on the threshold of a new phase. Speaking in Washington on Tuesday, the Dutch diplomat, who also heads the International Civilian Office (ICO) in PriÅ¡tina, added that the ICJ’s opinion may encourage Belgrade and PriÅ¡tina to solve technical issues together.
“Considerable progress made in Kosovoâ€
May 25th, 2010 |
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International civilian representative in Kosovo Pieter Feith said in Washington that considerable progress had been made in Kosovo lately. He added that the reforms must continue, the International Civilian Office (ICO) in Priština announced on Monday.
“Independence facing critical challenge”
April 15th, 2010 |
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Speaking in his role of ICO chief, Pieter Feith said that “the survival of the Kosovo independence project is facing a critical challenge”. Further developments will depend on the decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), he added.
“Integration of north requires patience”
April 8th, 2010 |
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International Civilian Office (ICO) chief Pieter Feith says the implementation of the “strategy for the integration northern Kosovo” requires time and patience. Feith, who also holds the office of EU’s special representative in PriÅ¡tina, also said that the plan, drafted by the Kosovo Albanian government and ICO, and its implementation, depends on the approach of the local communities.
“K. Mitrovica vote won’t be recognized”
April 1st, 2010 |
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International Civilian Office (ICO) head in Kosovo Pieter Feith says the local election in northern Kosovska Mitrovica “will not be recognized”. He also said that “the only valid elections” are those organized by PriÅ¡tina, i.e., the Kosovo Albanian government there.
“Kosovo strategy not EU documentâ€
March 22nd, 2010 |
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Italian Ambassador in PriÅ¡tina Michael Giffoni said that the strategy for northern Kosovo, supported by Pieter Feith, cannot be presented as an EU document. Giffoni, who is also the EU envoy for northern Kosovo, said that all 27 member-states of the EU show “absolute unanimity when it comes to the European perspective of Serbia and Kosovo, and regional cooperation is a principle that must be respected throughout all countries of the region”, writes Belgrade daily Blic.
Feith: Less tensions after ICJ ruling
March 9th, 2010 |
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The ruling of International Court of Justice (ICJ) could make room for alleviation of “tensed relations†between Belgrade and Priština, Pieter Feith stated. “After the ICJ gives the advisory opinion about the legality of the (Kosovo Albanian unilateral) independence declaration, I suppose and I hope that communication, contacts and over time, negotiations could start between Belgrade and Priština,†EU Special Representative in Kosovo and International Civilian Office chief Pieter Feith told Reuters.
Jeremić responds to Feith comments
FM Vuk Jeremić today commented on Pieter Feith’s claim that he was surprised by the statement of Serbian President Boris Tadić regarding Kosovo talks. Feith addressed a committee of the European Parliament on Thursday in his capacity of EU’s special representative in Kosovo. He is also the head of the International Civilian Office (ICO) in PriÅ¡tina.