Arrangements concerning the finalization of implementation of 2011 freedom of movement- Brussels

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Country/entity
Kosovo
Serbia
Yugoslavia (former)
Region
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Agreement name
Arrangements concerning the finalization of implementation of 2011 freedom of movement- Brussels
Date
14 Sep 2016
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Balkan Conflicts (1991 - 1995) (1998 - 2001) )
Stage
Implementation/renegotiation
Conflict nature
Government/territory
Peace process
Kosovo-Serbia Normalisation Process
Parties
Agreement unsigned, parties believed to be Edita Tahiri, Minister for Dialogue, Kosovo, and Marko Djuric, Chief Negotiator for the Dialogue, Serbia
Third parties
Agreement unsigned, meeting facilitated by European Union External Action Service
Description
Short agreement to implement 2011 freedom of movement agreement, by agreeing modalities to register license plates, and implement a sticker regime in order for parties to cover relevant parts of respective licence plates (state symbols) with white stickers, in order to facilitate travel across both Kosovo and Serbia

Agreement document
KV_160914_Arrangements concerning the finalization of implementation of 2011 freedom of movement- Brussels, 14 September 2016.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth
No specific mention.
Disabled persons
No specific mention.
Elderly/age
No specific mention.
Migrant workers
No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
Religious groups
No specific mention.
Indigenous people
No specific mention.
Other groups
No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
Social class
No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
Men and boys
No specific mention.
LGBTI
No specific mention.
Family
No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
State configuration
No specific mention.
Self determination
No specific mention.
Referendum
No specific mention.
State symbols
No specific mention.
Independence/secession
No specific mention.
Accession/unification
No specific mention.
Border delimitation
No specific mention.
Cross-border provision
Summary: the entire agreement implements a sticker regime in order for parties to cover relevant parts of respective licence plates (state symbols) with white stickers, in order to facilitate travel across both Kosovo and Serbia, especially for Kosovo Serbs.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
Elections
No specific mention.
Electoral commission
No specific mention.
Political parties reform
No specific mention.
Civil society
No specific mention.
Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
Public administration
No specific mention.
Constitution
No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing
No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing
No specific mention.
Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
Military power sharing
No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general
No specific mention.
Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation
No specific mention.
Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship
No specific mention.
Democracy
No specific mention.
Detention procedures
No specific mention.
Media and communication
No specific mention.
Mobility/access
Summary: agreement in its entirety provides for implementing an earlier agreement on freedom of movement, by agreeing a solution to parallel licence plate use.

Page 1, 1. The parties agree to cover relevant parts of the respective license plates with two white stickers.

Page 1, 2. This sticker regime will enter into force on November 15th of 2016.

Page 1, 3. The administrative infrastructure for the issuance of all documents needed to register vehicles with license plates issued by Kosovo authorities will be in place on November 15th of 2016.

Page 1, 4. The registration of all vehicles with license plates issued by Kosovo authorities (RS/RKS) will start on January 15th of2017 and will last for 12 months at the end of which the issue will be reviewed by the two parties with the facilitation provided by EU.

Page 1, 5. Kosovo will extend the validity of KS license plates for 5 years at the end of which the issue will be reviewed by the two parties (with the facilitation provided by EU, if required).

Page 1, 6. Exceptions from duties and fees for the registration of vehicles will be granted by Kosovo as in same manners as in previous such occasions. Close and shift cooperation will be established between the two parties to verify legal ownership of vehicles.

Page 1, 7. An information campaign will be carried out by the two parties and EU to explain to the affected residents’ modalities for re-registering vehicles. Further discussions on scope and modalities on such an informative campaign will be discussed in the implementation group.

Page, 1. 8. License plates affected by the registration process will not be affected by the sticker regime.
Protection measures
No specific mention.
Other
No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI
No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
Traditional Laws
No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction
No specific mention.
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
No specific mention.
International funds
No specific mention.
Business
No specific mention.
Taxation
Socio-economic reconstruction→Taxation→Reform of taxation
Page 1, 6. Exceptions from duties and fees for the registration of vehicles will be granted by Kosovo as in same manners as in previous such occasions. Close and shift cooperation will be established between the two parties to verify legal ownership of vehicles.
Banks
No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights
No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
Environment
No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees
No specific mention.
Ceasefire
No specific mention.
Police
No specific mention.
Armed forces
No specific mention.
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
Corruption
No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
Drugs
No specific mention.
Terrorism
No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
Courts
No specific mention.
Mechanism
No specific mention.
Prisoner release
No specific mention.
Vetting
No specific mention.
Victims
No specific mention.
Missing persons
No specific mention.
Reparations
No specific mention.
Reconciliation
No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory
No specific mention.
Other international signatory
No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
Government of the Republic of Serbia, Negotiation process with Pristina
http://www.kim.gov.rs/eng/pregovaracki-proces.php

Arrangements concerning the finalization of implementation of 2011 freedom of movement- Brussels, 14 September 2016

1. The parties agree to cover relevant parts of the respective license plates with two white stickers.

2. This sticker regime will enter into force on November 15th of 2016.

3. The administrative infrastructure for the issuance of all documents needed to register vehicles with license plates issued by Kosovo authorities will be in place on November 15th of 2016.

4. The registration of all vehicles with license plates issued by Kosovo authorities (RS/RKS) will start on January 15th of2017 and will last for 12 months at the end of which the issue will be reviewed by the two parties with the facilitation provided by EU.

5. Kosovo will extend the validity of KS license plates for 5 years at the end of which the issue will be reviewed by the two parties (with the facilitation provided by EU, if required).

6. Exceptions from duties and fees for the registration of vehicles will be granted by Kosovo as in same manners as in previous such occasions.

Close and shift cooperation will be established between the two parties to verify legal ownership of vehicles.

7. An information campaign will be carried out by the two parties and EU to explain to the affected residents’ modalities for re-registering vehicles.

Further discussions on scope and modalities on such an informative campaign will be discussed in the implementation group.

8. License plates affected by the registration process will not be affected by the sticker regime.

9. Due to the sensitivities attached to the above, parties agree to review the implementation of these conclusions at regular intervals.