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The recent local elections have confirmed the instability of Kosovo’s political scene. Despite financial backing from the international community and the activities of EULEX mission, Kosovo still wrestles with high unemployment, poverty, organized crime, corruption, and a low level of respect for human rights. International support has yet to translate into an effective solution of these problems by local authorities. The EU should make greater use of instruments at its disposal so as to mobilize in a stronger manner the Pristina government to carry out long awaited reforms.