Kosovo faces institutional deadlock as ICC dismisses chief prosecutor
The Kosovo Judicial Council reviewed Serb judges' requests while institutional deadlock threatens 24 state bodies, amidst rising fuel prices and international developments.
The Kosovo Judicial Council convened to review requests from Kosovo Serb judges and support staff seeking to withdraw resignations submitted in 2022, following a prompt from acting President Albulena Haxhiu. Meanwhile, Kosovo Law Institute researcher Naim Jakaj warned that political deadlock threatens 24 independent state institutions with operational paralysis.
Locally, economic strains increased as diesel prices rose to 1.72 euros per liter, the highest level recorded since May.
In Belgrade, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić addressed newly commissioned military officers, calling on them to defend what he described as Serbia's "sacred land."
Internationally, International Criminal Court member states voted 82 in favor to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following an inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations.
Sources: Koha.
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