Ismet Haxhia, 3 hours of testimony on the details of the events The state institution launches an investigation into the new version of Azem's murder page 5

BY CAVOSH LEVONJA The signing yesterday of the agreement on the permanent administrative council for Kosovo, with its provisions and the people involved, has been presented as a reality, while Kosovo has been seen as a matter of speech during the broader disagreement over the sovereignty agreement, amid the conflict of the “future” of the Serbs of Kosovo. Kosovo’s representatives have caused an uproar, while the Serb representatives in Kosovo blocked yesterday’s decisions by refusing to sign the agreement on reforming governance in the province. The truth about the beginning of a joint administration, which would govern Kosovo during the transitional period, was at the center of yesterday’s agreement, as its version for the coming days. Yesterday’s agreement, as its version for the coming days. Yesterday’s agreement, as its version for the coming days. The agreement on the division of seats in NATO has highlighted the old, bewildered face of Belgrade. The clashes between Albanians and Serbs are reflected in yesterday’s identical decision to refuse to sign the agreement. The disagreements, on the one hand, have concerned the independent content; on the other, the participation of the Serbs. The latter is already known in the framework of a joint administration. Serb representatives are not ready to sign such an agreement. Earlier they had opposed having an administrative authority in Kosovo. Instead of this agreement, they have demanded a forum with jurisdiction over the police and the judicial system. This means, in their formula, a mixed forum of Serbs and Albanians, where Serbs would have the right of veto. The Albanian demand is that the administrative bodies function on the basis of numerical democracy, where Albanians are the majority. Albanian representatives consider these demands an attempt to prolong Belgrade’s influence in Kosovo. Meanwhile, the international mediator and NATO representatives are trying to reach a compromise formula. Yesterday’s meeting of Prime Minister Meta with 22 trade unions will be photographed with the signs of unity. The scanner is asking to come in line with a gain of the summit, although with the leadership of one over the other. The scanner is asking to come in line with a gain of the summit, although with the leadership of one over the other. In government, during these days there is a debate about their role in reforms. A joint statement is expected in the coming days on their involvement in decision-making. These actors appear to be taking active part in the transition process, although the opposition remains reserved toward this development.

Bushati is pleased to join the commission proposed by the government and Mitë Yesterday’s meeting of Prime Minister Meta with 22 trade unions will be photographed as a coordinated action against corruption. This was announced after the meeting with the head of government. Meanwhile, the current chairman of the Republican Party, who will lead the series of discussions with business representatives, said that strengthening the rule of law is particularly important. Opposition representatives said they support anti-corruption initiatives, but want transparency in their implementation. Prime Minister Meta declared that cooperation will be open to all political and social actors, stressing that the fight against corruption is a national priority. Meanwhile, further meetings with interest groups were announced in order to build a common platform for action. Page 9

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