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February 17, 2011
By Martin Waehlisch, Behar Xharra
"Dawn rolling over, the clouds bring the rain. It's time to start over, time to join hands." These were the first lines of the theme song for Kosovo's campaign last year to reach out to the world. The lyrics give a good idea of the country's continuing challenges.
By Martin Waehlisch, Behar Xharra
"Dawn rolling over, the clouds bring the rain. It's time to start over, time to join hands." These were the first lines of the theme song for Kosovo's campaign last year to reach out to the world. The lyrics give a good idea of the country's continuing challenges.
On February 17, Kosovo celebrates the third anniversary of its independence. Despite the unending debate about Kosovo's unilateral secession from Serbia, the country is gradually consolidating its statehood. The political, social, and economic difficulties are still enormous; International ties are thin, but growing.
Recent months have been intense for Kosovo. In September 2010, President Fatmir Sejdiu resigned after the Constitutional Court ruled he had breached the constitution by staying on as a party leader while in office. In October 2010, the coalition partner Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) withdrew from government with the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK). In November 2010, parliament passed a vote of no confidence.
Shortly after that, Kosovo held its first parliamentary elections since declaring independence. The results confirmed a simple majority for the PDK, which is about to form a new government with various smaller parties. The events were a serious test for the young democracy.
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