Freedom of Movement, Revisited: the struggle to instate rule of law and trigger effective governance in the north of Kosovo

January 9, 2013

Finding a solution for the north of Kosovo remains the biggest challenge for the Government of Kosovo and international stakeholders. The absence of freedom of movement in the north of Kosovo is a feature of Kosovo‘s lack of sovereignty over the entire territory, and, as such,signifies a long-term problem that could continue to plague the relationship between Kosovo and Serbia. As it stands, the Government of Kosovo has little to no presence in the north, Belgrade has maintained their parallel structures and influence over northern Kosovo Serbs, EULEX has been unable to prompt rule-of-law in the north, the north has not capitalized on the positive effects of decentralization in the south leaving northern citizens without local representation and rights, and, lastly, freedom of movement remains a problem for EULEX, Kosovo customs and Police, and citizens within the north and between the north and south of Kosovo. The aim of this policy report is to analyze the latter problem– freedom of movement in the north– while examining the interdependent nature of the aforementioned challenges in the north. The purpose of such a policy report is to point stakeholders towards the necessary policy changes and a comprehensive strategy that will ensure progress in regard to freedom of movement in the northern Kosovo.

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Freedom of Movement, Revisited: the struggle to instate rule of law and trigger effective governance in the north of Kosovo

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