The Prishtina Institute for Political Studies (PIPS), in cooperation with Demo Finland, hosted a Finnish delegation in Pristina during its visit on 27–29 September 2026. The visit provided opportunities for exchanging experiences and discussing parliamentary functioning, inter-party dialogue, and strengthening a culture of political cooperation.

As part of the visit, PIPS organised a dialogue between Members of the Assembly of Kosovo and the Finnish parliamentary delegation, focusing on parliamentary functioning, government–opposition cooperation, inter-party dialogue, and the exchange of experiences between the two countries.

Political parties must reach an agreement on electing the President and ensure the functioning of institutions

We, the undersigned civil society organizations, believe that Kosovo should have functioning institutions with full mandates that fulfill their responsibilities towards citizens. The mandate entrusted by citizens carries a responsibility to respect the constitutional order and ensure the democratic functioning of institutions. We therefore call on parliamentary parties to engage immediately in reaching an agreement that enables the election of the President by 6 October, within the deadline set by the Constitutional Court.

Another failure to elect the President would lead to the dissolution of the Assembly and new elections. Following repeated institutional crises and successive electoral cycles, this would bring the country into another institutional deadlock, with no guarantee that elections would resolve the disagreements keeping this issue unsettled.

The Prishtina Institute for Political Studies (PIPS) concluded the fourth seminar of the School of Politics, dedicated to “Political Communication, Media, Disinformation, and the Integrity of Democratic Debate.”

Across three days, participants explored the role of media in a democracy, the challenges of political communication, and the ways in which disinformation can shape how citizens understand political realities.

PIPS organised a discussion roundtable to present a publication on responsible media reporting and dealing with the past in Kosovo.

During the roundtable, Besian Beha presented the key findings and recommendations of the Policy Brief, highlighting the importance of professional and responsible reporting when addressing issues related to the past, transitional justice, and reconciliation processes in Kosovo. The presentation opened a discussion on the role of the media in shaping public narratives, perceptions of the past, and broader public debate on justice and accountability.

Media professionals and representatives shared their professional experiences and perspectives, reflecting on the challenges journalists face when reporting on sensitive issues, including the use of appropriate language, information verification, the treatment of victims, and the need to avoid narratives that may deepen existing social divisions. The discussion also explored opportunities to strengthen reporting practices that contribute to better-informed public debate and a more careful approach to dealing with Kosovo’s past.

The roundtable continued with an open and interactive discussion, during which participants shared their perspectives and experiences and engaged in an exchange on the issues raised during the presentation, as well as on ways in which the media can contribute to a more informed, inclusive, and responsible public discourse on Kosovo’s past.

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PIPS je organizovao okrugli sto na kojem je predstavljen publikacija o odgovornom izveštavanju medija i suočavanju sa prošlošću na Kosovu.

Tokom okruglog stola, Besian Beha je predstavio ključne nalaze i preporuke Policy Brief-a, ističući značaj profesionalnog i odgovornog izveštavanja o pitanjima koja se odnose na prošlost, tranzicionu pravdu i procese pomirenja na Kosovu. Prezentacija je otvorila diskusiju o ulozi medija u oblikovanju javnih narativa, percepcija prošlosti i šire javne debate o pravdi i odgovornosti.

Medijski profesionalci i predstavnici medija podelili su svoja profesionalna iskustva i perspektive, osvrćući se na izazove sa kojima se novinari suočavaju prilikom izveštavanja o osetljivim temama, uključujući upotrebu odgovarajućeg jezika, proveru informacija, odnos prema žrtvama i potrebu za izbegavanjem narativa koji mogu dodatno produbiti postojeće društvene podele. Diskusija je takođe bila usmerena na mogućnosti za unapređenje praksi izveštavanja koje doprinose bolje informisanoj javnoj debati i pažljivijem pristupu procesu suočavanja sa prošlošću na Kosovu.

Okrugli sto je nastavljen otvorenom i interaktivnom diskusijom, tokom koje su učesnici podelili svoje perspektive i iskustva i razgovarali o pitanjima pokrenutim tokom prezentacije, kao i o načinima na koje mediji mogu doprineti informisanijem, inkluzivnijem i odgovornijem javnom diskursu o prošlosti Kosova.

The Prishtina Institute for Political Studies (PIPS) organized the third seminar of the School of Politics, dedicated to “Peace, Diplomacy and Security”, with a particular focus on Kosovo’s position in a changing world order and evolving geopolitical environment.

Across three days, participants had the opportunity to discuss current developments in Kosovo’s foreign policy, the country’s international recognition process, Euro-Atlantic integration, security dynamics in the Western Balkans, and institutional responses to crisis situations.

PIPS mbajti Seminarin Rajonal mbi Drejtësinë Tranzicionale "Nga Ballafaqimi me të Kaluarën te Formësimi i së Ardhmes", duke bashkuar të rinjë nga shoqëria civile, profesionistë të medias, akademikë nga Kosova, Serbia, Bosnja dhe Hercegovina dhe Kroacia për dy ditë dialogu rajonal.

Gjatë seminarit, pjesëmarrësit eksploruan disa nga çështjet më urgjente me të cilat përballet Ballkani Perëndimor sot: si përballen shoqëritë me narrativat konkurruese të së kaluarës, si ndiqet llogaridhënia në mjedise të polarizuara politikisht, si proceset e personave të zhdukur mund të çojnë përpara të vërtetën dhe drejtësinë, dhe si të rinjtë, media e pavarur dhe perspektivat gjinore po formësojnë të ardhmen e kujtesës dhe pajtimit.

Përmes dialogut të hapur, seminari krijoi hapësirë për pjesëmarrësit për të sfiduar supozimet, për të ndarë përvoja rajonale dhe për të ndërtuar një rrjet rajonal më të fortë të përkushtuar për t'u përballur me të kaluarën.

Jemi mirënjohës ndaj ekspertëve, partnerit dhe pjesëmarrësve tanë për dy ditë bisedash kuptimplote dhe të nevojshme.

Ky aktivitet u mundësua me mbështetjen e projektit rajonal "Mbështetje e BE-së për Ndërtimin e Besimit në Ballkanin Perëndimor," i financuar nga Bashkimi Evropian (BE) dhe i zbatuar nga Programi i Kombeve të Bashkuara për Zhvillim (UNDP).

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PIPS held the Regional Seminar on Transitional Justice "From Dealing with the Past to Shaping the Future", bringing together young political and civic leaders, media professionals, academics and civil society representatives from Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia for two days of regional dialogue.

Over the course of the seminar, participants explored some of the most pressing questions facing the Western Balkans today: how societies confront competing narratives of the past, how accountability is pursued in politically polarized environments, how missing persons processes can advance truth and justice, and how youth, independent media and gender perspectives are shaping the future of memory and reconciliation.

Through open dialogue and critical exchange, the seminar created space for participants to challenge assumptions, share regional experiences, and build a stronger regional network committed to dealing with the past.

We are grateful to the experts from Kosovo and across the region who led these sessions with insight and courage and to our partner and participants for two days of meaningful and necessary conversations.

The activity is made possible with the assistance of the regional project EU Support to Confidence Building in the Western Balkans, which is funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).