Kosovo 2009 progress report. Commission staff working document.

Abstract

Since March 2002, the Commission has reported regularly to the Council and Parliament on progress made by the countries of the Western Balkans region. This report largely follows the same structure as in previous years. The report: –briefly describes the relations between Kosovo1 and the Union; –analyses the political situation in Kosovo in terms of democracy, the rule of law, human rights, protection of minorities, and regional issues; –analyses the economic situation in Kosovo; –reviews Kosovo’s capacity to implement European standards, that is, to gradually approximate its legislation and policies with those of the acquis, in line with the European Partnership priorities.