The Republic of Kosova as the youngest country in the world, established after many years of its existence, with its ancient Illyrian origin, includes minorities as well. Although its current territory is small, the diversity of its population is great. It consists of Turks, Gorani, Ashkali, Serbs, Egyptians, Croats, etc.., with the Serb minority being the largest one.
This population has settled in Kosova at different period of times, mainly and mostly after the withdrawal of the Ottoman Empire, following the declaration of the independence of Albania in 1912, then in the following years 1913, 1914 and onwards, while on the basis of the international treaties, when the Albanian lands, in this case Kosova, were annexed. These long periods of settling of the Albanian lands with Serbs had changed the demographic picture of Kosova.
Nowadays, with the declaration of independence of Kosova in 2008, the Serb minority have been granted all of the maximum rights that a minority in the world might have. Their rights are as large as to some extent the majority population, the Albanians, let alone other minorities which are almost same in the number as Serbs are, feel discriminated.
Kosova institutions have opened their doors and reserved seats in every institutional aspect.
However, this is not satisfying the Serb minority, where the desire of being the first is making them blind, their involvement within the institutions is very much a formal one, as to get double benefits, whereas their contribution to the institutions of the Republic of Kosova is very minimal.
The reason for choosing this subject for study is the one that, despite the fact that Serb minority has been given all the opportunities for a better life in Kosova, they still lack the willingness to contribute as any other minority in the world. Every country in the world in itself has got minorities, Kosova has minorities as well and the fact that Serbs may also be a minority in a country is not properly understood by them.
In fact, the entire world understands this situation, but their unfair attitude towards the Republic of Kosova, behaving like its masters, thinking that one should always serve them, by thanking them day and night, is immensely damaging Kosova.
Everyone knows and we know it as well that the Serb minority is exaggeratedly spoiled and that the Serbian politics is very active in Europe, while the Serb minority in Kosova is only a tool used by them.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The declaration of the independence of Kosova and the rights of Serb minorities per the Constitution of the Republic of Kosova
- The attitude of Serb minority towards the institutions of the Republic of Kosova
- The attitude of Serb minority towards the Kosova Police
- The attitude of Serb minority towards education institutions
- The attitude of Serb minority towards judicial institutions
- The attitude of Serb minority towards municipalities
- Serbia's funding in Kosova's Serbian minority
- Serbian Criminal armed Structures in the Republic of Kosova
- Summary
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to analyze the attitude of the Serb minority towards the institutions of the Republic of Kosova. The focus is on understanding the reasons behind the minority's lack of engagement and contribution to the institutions, despite the rights and opportunities granted to them.- The historical context of Serb minority settlement in Kosova and the implications of the declaration of independence in 2008.
- The rights and opportunities granted to the Serb minority by the Constitution of the Republic of Kosova.
- The attitude of the Serb minority towards specific institutions, including the Kosova Police, education institutions, judicial institutions, and municipalities.
- The role of Serbian politics and funding in influencing the actions of the Serb minority in Kosova.
- The impact of the actions of the Serb minority on the overall development of Kosova.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The introductory chapter provides an overview of the historical context of the Serb minority in Kosova, highlighting their settlement over time and the significance of the declaration of independence in 2008. It discusses the rights granted to the minority and the challenges of achieving genuine integration within Kosovan institutions.
- Chapter 2 examines the declaration of independence and the rights granted to the Serb minority under the Constitution of the Republic of Kosova. It highlights the extent of these rights, acknowledging that they rival those of the Albanian majority.
- Chapter 3 delves into the attitude of the Serb minority towards specific Kosovan institutions, providing insights into their engagement and contribution. It analyzes their stance on the Kosova Police, education institutions, judicial institutions, and municipalities.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key themes and concepts explored in this work include the Serb minority in Kosova, the declaration of independence, the Constitution of the Republic of Kosova, institutional engagement, integration, rights, opportunities, Serbian politics, funding, and the impact of the minority's actions on the overall development of Kosova.Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main focus of the study regarding the Serb minority in Kosova?
The study analyzes the attitude and engagement of the Serb minority towards the institutions of the Republic of Kosova since the declaration of independence in 2008.
What rights does the Kosovan Constitution grant the Serb minority?
The Serb minority is granted extensive rights, including reserved seats in institutions, which the author notes are among the highest levels of protection in the world.
How is the attitude of the Serb minority towards Kosovan institutions described?
The author describes their involvement as often formal or minimal, suggesting a lack of willingness to fully contribute to the development of the new state.
What institutions are specifically analyzed in the work?
The study looks at the minority's stance regarding the Kosova Police, educational institutions, judicial institutions, and local municipalities.
What role does Serbian funding play in the region?
The work examines how funding from Serbia influences the actions and political stance of the Serb minority within Kosova.
What historical context is provided for the Serb settlement in Kosova?
The study discusses settlement patterns after the withdrawal of the Ottoman Empire and the declaration of Albanian independence in 1912.
- Quote paper
- M.Sc. Naser Sopjani (Author), 2012, The attitude of Serb minority towards the institutions of the Republic of Kosova, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/202472
