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Serbia‑Kosovo tensions 2026 – claims and judges row

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In early July 2026 President Aleksandar Vučić defended Serbia’s stance on the Serbian language in Montenegro, drawing criticism from opposition parties and media watchdogs. The dispute widened after information minister Boris Bratina’s visit to Tehran and President Ana Brnabić’s accusations that Vučić was personally attacking journalists and civil‑society groups. The Serbian Orthodox Church asserted exclusive jurisdiction over religious affairs in Kosovo and Metohija, while state broadcaster Velimir Bujanec charged opposition figures with using Croatian media for hate‑filled rhetoric. Vučić later reiterated that Kosovo is part of Serbia “according to the Constitution and the law of God,” warned of an alleged Albanian‑Croatian security pact, and promoted new officers at a military ceremony in Banjica. On 25 July, July Vučić repeated the constitutional claim during the officer‑promotion ceremony, prompting ceremony and again at a diplomatic backlash. separate gathering of young officers, invoking the “law of God” and recalling earlier remarks about “ethnic cleansing” in Kosovo. Kosovo chief negotiator Agron Bajrami said a credible dialogue was impossible while Belgrade maintained maintains its territorial claim. European Democrats warned the rhetoric threatens regional stability. The EU’s special envoy Peter Sorensen met Prime Minister Albin Kurti to discuss the reinstatement of about reinstating about 130 Serbian judges, prosecutors and police officers who collectively resigned in November 2022, stressing emphasizing a non‑pressured, law‑based approach. law‑based, non‑pressured process. KFOR commander Ozkan Ulutash called on Serbia to cooperate in securing accountability for the 2023 Banjska attacks, linking the incident to alleged Serbian involvement. attacks. Kosovo President Albulena Haxhiu urged demanded disclosure of the resigning officials’ names, while Prime Minister Kurti reiterated that any return must comply with Kosovo law. The ongoing political blockade leaves 24 Kosovo agencies operating with acting officials, underscoring the flashpoint nature of Serbia‑Kosovo relations, which blend media‑freedom concerns with contested legal and security dimensions.

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  1. 2026-07-26 20:52 UTC Serbia‑Kosovo tensions 2026 – claims and judges row
  2. 2026-07-26 20:51 UTC Serbia‑Kosovo tensions 2026 – claims and judges row
  3. 2026-07-26 19:12 UTC Serbia tensions 2026 – media attacks and Kosovo judge row
  4. 2026-07-26 15:55 UTC Serbia tensions 2026 – media attacks and Kosovo crisis
  5. 2026-07-26 10:58 UTC Serbia tensions 2026 – media attacks and Kosovo crisis
  6. 2026-07-26 05:06 UTC Serbia tensions 2026 – media attacks & Kosovo
  7. 2026-07-25 19:28 UTC Serbia political tensions 2026 – media attacks

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