The Ahtisaari Plan , formally the Comprehensive Proposal for the Kosovo Status Settlement ( CSP ), is a status settlement proposed by former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari covering a wide range of issues related to the status of Kosovo .
21-855: Some of the main components of the plan include the formation of the International Steering Group for Kosovo (ISG), the International Civilian Representative for Kosovo (ICR), and the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Kosovo, appointed by the Council of the European Union . The proposal included provisions covering: While not yet mentioning the word "independence", it included several provisions that were widely interpreted as implying statehood for Kosovo. For example, it would give Kosovo
42-475: A high-level meeting of the parties in Vienna on March 10. After this meeting, leaders from both sides signaled a total unwillingness to compromise on their central demands (Kosovo Albanians for Kosovo's independence; Serbia for continued sovereignty over Kosovo). Concluding that there was no chance for the two sides to reconcile their positions, Ahtisaari said he intended to submit his proposed status recommendations to
63-539: A new government after the January 21 parliamentary elections , he had no mandate to discuss Kosovo and therefore could not do so. Nevertheless, he later denounced the proposal as "illegitimate and unacceptable" because it allegedly "violates the U.N. Charter ... by undermining sovereignty of U.N. member Serbia." President Boris Tadić did meet Ahtisaari, however, after which he reaffirmed his vow to never accept an independent Kosovo. Foreign Minister Vuk Drašković warned that it
84-571: A period of consultations with the parties in Vienna to finalize the settlement. He made clear that his proposal was a draft and that he would incorporate compromise solutions into the final document. After this period of consultations and further modification, Ahtisaari convened a high-level meeting of the parties in Vienna on March 10. After this meeting, leaders from both sides signaled a total unwillingness to compromise on their central demands (Kosovo Albanians for Kosovo's independence; Serbia for continued sovereignty over Kosovo). Concluding that there
105-754: A reworking of the Ahtisaari Plan. On 10 September 2012, the International Steering Group had its final meeting and formally ended its supervision, With immediate effect, the CSP no longer exists as a separate and superior legal power, and the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo now constitutes the sole basis for the country’s legal framework. and Kosovo became responsible for its own governance. On February 10, 2007, Kosovar Albanians protested against
126-526: A statement after meeting with Ahtisaari stating they are "convinced that the international process for the resolution of Kosovo's status led by President Ahtisaari will be concluded soon with Kosovo becoming an independent state." The United States called the proposal "fair and balanced", while the EU Presidency noted that Ahtisaari's proposals "build on almost twelve months of direct talks between Belgrade and Pristina." On 21 February 2007, Ahtisaari began
147-433: A wide range of issues related to the status of Kosovo . Some of the main components of the plan include the formation of the International Steering Group for Kosovo (ISG), the International Civilian Representative for Kosovo (ICR), and the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Kosovo, appointed by the Council of the European Union . The proposal included provisions covering: While not yet mentioning
168-562: The Council of the European Union ) was re-appointed by the ISG as the ICR. The 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence formally "accept[ed] fully the obligations" of the Ahtisaari Plan. It had its inaugural meeting on Thursday February 28, 2008. The group has been declared "illegal" by Serbia and condemned by Russia. On 10 September 2012, the International Steering Group had its final meeting and formally ended its supervision, With immediate effect,
189-538: The UN Security Council , where he would also elaborate on the status issue itself. In Belgrade, Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica refused to meet Ahtisaari. Koštunica claimed that because Serbia had still not formed a new government after the January 21 parliamentary elections , he had no mandate to discuss Kosovo and therefore could not do so. Nevertheless, he later denounced the proposal as "illegitimate and unacceptable" because it allegedly "violates
210-472: The CSP no longer exists as a separate and superior legal power, and the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo now constitutes the sole basis for the country's legal framework. and Kosovo became responsible for its own governance. There are 25 countries which were members of the Steering Group, 15 of which were at its formation with ten others joining later. The draft Ahtisaari Plan originally defined
231-474: The CSP no longer exists as a separate and superior legal power, and the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo now constitutes the sole basis for the country’s legal framework. and Kosovo became responsible for its own governance. On February 10, 2007, Kosovar Albanians protested against the Ahtisaari Plan. Two were killed and others seriously injured after Romanian Police serving in UNMIK fired rubber bullets at
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#1732854552070252-562: The ISG as composed of: The ISG held that "one of the criteria for becoming member of ISG was recognition [of Kosovo's independence]." The Group was composed of 20 EU member states and five non-EU countries. Ahtisaari Plan The Ahtisaari Plan , formally the Comprehensive Proposal for the Kosovo Status Settlement ( CSP ), is a status settlement proposed by former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari covering
273-399: The U.N. Charter ... by undermining sovereignty of U.N. member Serbia." President Boris Tadić did meet Ahtisaari, however, after which he reaffirmed his vow to never accept an independent Kosovo. Foreign Minister Vuk Drašković warned that it was "necessary to avoid an imposed solution that could cause Serbia to become a factor of instability." In Pristina, Kosovo Albanian leaders issued
294-619: The UN Security Council, including an explicit recommendation for the status outcome itself by the end of March. In November 2008, the EU accepted the demand of Serbia not to implement the plan of Ahtisaari through EULEX . In early 2012, then Serbian President Boris Tadić recommended his Five-Point Plan for Kosovo, essentially a reworking of the Ahtisaari Plan. On 10 September 2012, the International Steering Group had its final meeting and formally ended its supervision, With immediate effect,
315-510: The demonstrators. International Steering Group for Kosovo The International Steering Group for Kosovo ( ISG ) was an organization formed pursuant to the Ahtisaari Plan concerning the Kosovo status process . Made up of countries that recognized the declaration of independence , it was set up to guide Kosovo 's democratic development and promote good governance , multi-ethnicity and
336-491: The proposal "fair and balanced", while the EU Presidency noted that Ahtisaari's proposals "build on almost twelve months of direct talks between Belgrade and Pristina." On 21 February 2007, Ahtisaari began a period of consultations with the parties in Vienna to finalize the settlement. He made clear that his proposal was a draft and that he would incorporate compromise solutions into the final document. After this period of consultations and further modification, Ahtisaari convened
357-565: The right to apply for membership in international organizations, create a security force and adopt national symbols . Martti Ahtisaari stated in February 2007, after a period of consultations with the parties, that he would finalize his settlement proposal for submission to the UN Security Council , where he would also elaborate on the status issue itself. In Belgrade, Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica refused to meet Ahtisaari. Koštunica claimed that because Serbia had still not formed
378-580: The rule of law. The group was responsible for appointing and overseeing the International Civilian Representative for Kosovo (ICR). The ICR was the "final authority in Kosovo regarding interpretation" of the Plan and had the "ability to annul decisions or laws adopted by Kosovo authorities and sanction and remove public officials whose actions he/she determined to be inconsistent" with the Plan. The European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Kosovo (appointed by
399-436: The word "independence", it included several provisions that were widely interpreted as implying statehood for Kosovo. For example, it would give Kosovo the right to apply for membership in international organizations, create a security force and adopt national symbols . Martti Ahtisaari stated in February 2007, after a period of consultations with the parties, that he would finalize his settlement proposal for submission to
420-408: Was "necessary to avoid an imposed solution that could cause Serbia to become a factor of instability." In Pristina, Kosovo Albanian leaders issued a statement after meeting with Ahtisaari stating they are "convinced that the international process for the resolution of Kosovo's status led by President Ahtisaari will be concluded soon with Kosovo becoming an independent state." The United States called
441-476: Was no chance for the two sides to reconcile their positions, Ahtisaari said he intended to submit his proposed status recommendations to the UN Security Council, including an explicit recommendation for the status outcome itself by the end of March. In November 2008, the EU accepted the demand of Serbia not to implement the plan of Ahtisaari through EULEX . In early 2012, then Serbian President Boris Tadić recommended his Five-Point Plan for Kosovo, essentially
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