Following unrest in the Mitrovica region (part of Kosovo) after elections boycotted by Serbs, the Republic of Kosovo is now to be hit with sanctions. An absurd idea, says Rainhard

Spain accuses Russia of seeking to undermine the stability of the kingdom and the EU through its interventions in Catalonia. Yet, on the Kosovo question, Madrid plays directly into Moscow’s

EU member states are blocking visa liberalisation for Kosovo. Austria included. This thwarts previous Balkan policy. A commentary by Karl von Habsburg.

Madrid reacted to yesterday’s referendum in Catalonia with brutal force. This ultimately damaged Spanish unity more severely than a peaceful vote ever could have. A commentary by Philipp Jauernik.