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27 Apr 2006

Hungary + 4 others
Report on April 2006 floods in South Eastern Europe

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This report is based on information obtained by the DPPI SEE Secretariat as of April 26, 2006 and reflects the situation and the information available at this time.
Background

While Balkans are still reeling from devastating floods which killed scores of people and left thousands homeless last summer, rapid rises in temperature, melting snow and heavy rainfall have pushed the Danube to its highest level for more than a century. Europe's second-longest river has swept across hundreds of thousands of hectares in Central and South Eastern Europe this month forcing people on the Danube's

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01 Dec 2005

World
Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe: Annual Report 2005

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2005 was a significant turning point in the history of the Stability Pact, as the Stability Pact Office launched a "regional ownership" process in an effort to strengthen the participation of South and Eastern European governments in initiatives launched under the Stability Pact umbrella. Given that the Stability Pact had been created as a temporary instrument, the stakeholder governments and organisations welcomed this step, and considered it crucial in consolidating the successes that have been built up to date.

Since the Regional Table in Skopje in
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18 Jun 2004

Serbia + 1 other
Stability Pact MARRI Chairman Soeren Jessen-Petersen new SRSG in Kosovo

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Article Location: Brussels
Article nr: PR2004/001
Erhard Busek, Special Co-ordinator of the Stability Pact for South East Europe, welcomes UNSG Kofi Annan's intention to appoint Soeren Jessen-Petersen to the position of Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (SRSG) in Kosovo.

"In the past, Mr. Jessen-Petersen has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to bringing about peace, stability and ethnic reconciliation in the region," SC Busek said. "He is a very skilled negotiator, and an excellent choice to tackle the complex problems facing Kosovo today."

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28 Jan 2004

the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
FYR Macedonia EU membership application should spark further reforms

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Brussels - Supporting the SEE countries on their path towards European integration is a core task of the Stability Pact. The Macedonian EU membership application is thus, in the eyes of Special Co-ordinator Erhard Busek, another indication of the determination of the countries of the region to further integrate into Europe. However, it must also mean that FYR Macedonia not only remains committed to the reform process but also increases its scope. Applying for EU membership means assuming increased responsibilities including enhancing relations
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23 Jun 2003

Bosnia and Herzegovina + 3 others
Migration in Southeastern Europe: Stability Pact launches programme of action for comprehensive migration, asylum and refugee return

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Brussels, 23 Jun 2003 - The EU Thessaloniki Summit stressed the importance of migration related issues in Southeastern Europe and into the European Union. Against this background, the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe launched a Regional Programme of Action aiming at a better management of, and sustainable solutions to the problems of migration, asylum and refugee return in the Western Balkans. The Action Programme is the result of six months of preparations among states in the SEE region, other member states of the Stability Pact, the European Commission
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29 Jan 2003

Albania + 5 others
Summary report: Regional meeting on cooperation in South Eastern Europe to manage and stabilise population movements

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Tirana, 12 - 13 December 2002
Opening of the Meeting

Opening speech by Mr. Soren Jessen-Petersen, Chairman of the SP Regional Return Initiative and Migration and Asylum Initiative.

Session 1 - Presentation, discussion and approval of the (draft) Regional Initiative to Mange and Stabilise Population Movements

1. The RRI/MAI Chairman Mr. Soren Jessen-Petersen welcomed all participants and thanked the Albanian government for hosting the meeting in Tirana. He was pleased to give the word to the Prime Minister of Albania, Mr. Nano.

2. Mr. Nano, Prime Minister welcomed

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29 Nov 2002

Bosnia and Herzegovina + 3 others
Regional return initiative: 10th meeting of the Steering Committee on refugee matters

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Vienna, 29th of November 2002
1. The tenth Steering Committee meeting on displacement related matters was chaired on behalf of the RRI/MAI Chairman Mr. Jessen-Petersen, by Mr. Kilian Kleinschmidt, Executive Secretary who welcomed all participants. He apologized for the absence of Mr. Jessen-Petersen who could not be present due to a recent accident. He conveyed the best greetings and wishes for the holiday season from the Chairman.

General, bilateral and national update

2. Mr. Kleinschmidt started with an overview

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22 Oct 2002

Albania + 6 others
Improved situation in South Eastern Europe as free trade dawns, refugees return in record numbers: Progress report

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Brussels, 22 Oct 2002

Improved Situation in South Eastern Europe as Free Trade Dawns, Refugees Return in Record Numbers - Activity Report of the Stability Pact 2002 to EU Ministers

A free trade area with 55 million consumers as of next year, over 125'000 returned refugees in 2002 and a mechanism in place to collect small arms in illicit private possession are the major achievements of the Stability Pact this year. This progress report was presented in writing to the EU Foreign Ministers Council in Luxembourg, by Stability Pact Special Co-ordinator Erhard Busek on 21 October. On a

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16 Sep 2002

the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Special Co-ordinator Busek sees improved image after peaceful Macedonian election day

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PR2002/047

Brussels, 16 September 2002 - "Yesterday's peaceful elections in fYR Macedonia is the kind of signals Southeast Europe needs more of" according to Erhard Busek. While it is up to the OSCE-led monitors to assess the quality of the election process, Busek made clear that Macedonia has managed the election day in a fashion, which is perceived as an example for the many elections to come in SEE this autumn. These are days, when international attention is focused on SEE. It is high time for the foreign public and potential investors to understand,

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15 Jul 2002

the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Stability Pact activities in FYR Macedonia

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Brussels, 15 Jul 2002 - Since the creation of the Stability Pact (June 1999), fYR Macedonia has been a full and active participant in the three Stability Pact Working Tables, aiming at long-term stabilisation through enhancing democratic consolidation, economic prosperity and security

Working towards the fullest possible integration of the countries of Southeastern Europe into the Euro-Atlantic and European political and economic mainstream, the Stability Pact is committed to complement the Stabilisation and Association Process (SAP) as the European

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27 Jun 2002

Bosnia and Herzegovina + 2 others
Refugees in SEE - From Emergency Humanitarian Assistance to Long-Term Integration

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Brussels - UNHCR High Commissioner Ruud Lubbers, Special Co-ordinator of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe Erhard Busek and Refugee Return Initiative Chairman Soeren Jessen-Petersen, together with high level representatives from SEE countries decided today in Geneva, that refugee issues, the fate of displaced persons and the international communities support for democratic and economic development of the region ought to be interwoven, and that the time for emergency aid was over.

Such aid was much needed in the first

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26 Jun 2002

Bosnia and Herzegovina + 2 others
Regional return initiative: 9th meeting of the Steering Committee on refugee matters

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Geneva, 26th of June 2002

1. Opening Statements

Mr. Hubert Eisele, representing the Government of Switzerland, hosting the 9th Steering Committee of the Regional Return Initiative (RRI) welcomed the participants. Having received, compared to others, Europe's largest refugee population, the question of timely preventive measures against population movements and stabilization of the region were important to Switzerland. This Steering Committee meeting highlighted the progress and importance of the AREA process, attempting to find synergies

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07 May 2002

Albania + 5 others
Balkans: Soeren Jessen-Petersen new Chairman of Stability Pact Steering Committee on Refugee Matters

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PR2002/023

Brussels, 7 May 2002 - Today, Special Co-ordinator Erhard Busek appointed former UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner Soeren Jessen-Petersen as new Chairman of the Steering Committee on Refugee Matters. Upon his appointment, Jessen-Petersen stated that "the returns exceeding 100'000, which we have seen in 2001, is a very promising trend, but 1.2 million refugees or displaced persons are still awaiting a solution and a betterment of their situation. Particularly, I want to resolutely address the plight of 60'000 persons still languishing in collective

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30 Apr 2002

Bosnia and Herzegovina + 3 others
Notes on Fourth Tri-lateral Crossborder Consultation: The Regional Return Initiative

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Belgrade, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

1. The fourth trilateral meeting discussing displacement related matters, bringing together government representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), was opened by Mr. Jovan Ratkovic, Stability Pact National Coordinator who welcomed all participants on behalf of the Federal government of the FRY.

2. The Co-Chairman of the Steering Committee for Refugee Matters of the Regional Return Initiative, Mr. Werner Blatter thanked the Yugoslav government for

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05 Apr 2002

Serbia + 1 other
Regional Return Initiative (RRI) update No. 1

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Steering Committee on Refugee Matters

Brussels, April 5, 2001

Dear Colleagues,

I would like to give a brief update on the activities of the Regional Return Initiative and its' Secretariat as we unfortunately did not have the opportunity to meet in the New Year as yet. This delay in scheduling a Steering Committee meeting is due to the unforeseen delays in identification and appointment of a new chairman since the retirement of Hans Koschnick in December 2001. Suitable candidates are difficult to find and are often not available due to other commitments.

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26 Mar 2002

Serbia + 1 other
Press handout: The Stability Pact and Kosovo (3rd edition)

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Special Co-ordinator of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe

PH2002/019

Brussels, 26 Mar 2002 - Kosovo is administrated by the international community through UNMIK. UNMIK is representing Kosovo within the Stability Pact framework and is partaking in its activities. As soon as Kosovo has formed a Government, the Stability Pact is welcoming an enhanced Kosovar participation in its working structure, particularly in those areas which will be in the competence of the new Government. The constituent components of the international

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07 Mar 2002

Bosnia and Herzegovina + 3 others
The future strategy of the Stability Pact operation

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By Special Co-ordinator Erhard Busek at G17, Belgrade, 7 March 2002

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am delighted to be with you today. I very much welcome this initiative taken by the G17 to give me an opportunity to outline our vision on the future strategy of the Stability Pact for SEE. . I am glad to be able to present and discuss my ideas to this distinguished audience first in a SEE country. . Next week, on 11 March 2002, I will report to the EU Foreign Ministers on my proposals.

The international community has conceived

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19 Feb 2002

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Property Law implementation rate doubled in 2001

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The agencies engaged in the Property Law Implementation Plan (PLIP) welcome the sustained progress in property law implementation during 2001. As of the end of last year, 102 609 property claims in Bosnia and Herzegovina have resulted in repossession (41% of the total). This amounts to 64,257 repossessions in the Federation (49% of claims resolved in that Entity); 35,649 repossessions in the RS (31% of claims resolved) and 2,703 repossessions in Brcko (39% of claims resolved in the District).

The implementation rate climbed by almost

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10 Jun 1999

Albania + 5 others
Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe (Cologne Document)

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