Pieter Feith: Kosovo Two Years On

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Fati says: 20 Apr 2010 18:42

First and formost we are kosovars, have to thank the Irish people for their continous support we've been very fortune to have you as our adviser apart from that we have learned a lot how to build and maintain a good country which set a good example how a new born country just 10 years came from the war to arrive in the position that we are part of World Bank and IMF organisations which is a great success for us as kosovar and for international communities who have worked very hard to achieve this success so far. Without the support from international communities especially from UK and Ireland we would be where we are today. A million thanks to Irish people. Lets hope and work that Kosovo one day will be a new Ireland country in the heart of Balkan. In the end, I just wanted to comment the presentation of the Mr Feith wich for me he hasn't done his work successfuly due to the lack of law enforcment and not being able to fight the corruption which he was supposed to do. He as Eu special representative, in one or the other way he more acted like a Monarch rather than an Adviser.. There is a misundertanding and there is a lack of collaboration between two major EU Mission which means that they never worked together especially Mr Feith and Kermbabo. In other words, there is no a person who to talk to get an advice since they both represent EU mission but in fact they do not work towards the same goal to make Kosovo as potential canditate in joining Eu. Anyway, lets hope that the next representative would be more successful and advising role rather than Monarch... Thanks once again R. Ireland, people of Ireland, and everyone there who have supported us in every stage of our development.. yours sincerely, Tonni Prishtina/Republic of Kosovo

Abedin Korcaj says: 16 Apr 2010 5:16

As a Kosovan born - now Irish citizen- I would like to join Mr Pieter Feith and extend my sincere appreciation and gratitude to all the men and women of Ireland for their magnificent work and contribution for Kosovo. I also like to give a warm welcome home to the Irish troops as they prepare to leave Kosovo next week, and wish them every future success.

Tony Brown says: 15 Apr 2010 11:52

This was a most compelling and authoritative presentation from the man at the heart of an EU operation of the greatest significance for the future of Kosovo itself, for the countries of the Western Balkans and for the prospects of progress in the Union's stalled enlargement policy. Kosovo will be a test case for the implementation of the post-Lisbon dispensation in the field of External Relations.

About this Event

13 Apr 2010 @ 12:45

About the Event:

EU Special Representative to Kosovo, Mr Pieter Feith, was the guest speaker for the latest IIEA Balkans Group roundtable meeting.

Mr Feith updated members of the group on the latest developments in Kosovo and his role as EU Special Representative to the region. He addressed the EU's new foreign policy instruments and praised Irish soldiers, police officers, Judges and lawyers for their contribution to post conflict crisis management in Kosovo.

A full transcript for the event is available here.

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The EU in Kosovo

The EU's objectives for Kosovo are to promote good governance, socio-economic development, strengthening of the rule of law and local initiatives, while contributing to a stable and multi-ethnic society. The EU's relationship with Kosovo is anchored in the framework of the Stabilisation and Association Process (SAP). The EU presence on the ground in Kosovo is maintained by the office of the European Union Special Representative (EUSR), the rule of law mission (EULEX) and the European Commission Liaison Office (ECLO).

EU policy in 2010 will focus on strengthening of the rule of law with support from the rule of law mission EULEX, fostering regional cooperation and establishing an economic framework and infrastructure that can attract foreign investments. In addition, the EU in Kosovo is increasing its presence, activities and visibility in the northern part of Kosovo where recently a temporary EU office has been opened. Meanwhile, the EU continues to facilitate contact on issues of mutual concern between Belgrade and Pristina in order to foster regional cooperation in the Western Balkans

About the Speaker:

Pieter Feith is the EU Special Representative in Kosovo and holds a second mandate as the International Civilian Representative (ICR) in the capacity of which he is overseeing the implementation of the Comprehensive Status Proposal for Kosovo.

Pieter Feith had a longstanding career as a senior diplomat in the diplomatic service of The Netherlands before he joined NATO where he held several senior positions between 1995 and 2001, including as Personal Representative of Lord Robertson for the former Yugoslavia. He has headed several EU-led missions, such as the Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM) in Indonesia, the EU expert team on Iraq in 2005 and held positions as the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union and the Deputy Director General for Politico-Military Affairs. Before taking on the double mandate as ICR/EUSR in Kosovo he was Civilian Operations Commander for all ESDP missions in the Council Secretariat.

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