The International Steering Group for Kosovo[a] (ISG) was an organization formed pursuant to the Ahtisaari Plan concerning the Kosovo status process. It was set up to guide Kosovo's democratic development and promote good governance, multi-ethnicity and the rule of law.
The group was responsible for appointing and overseeing the International Civilian Representative for Kosovo (ICR).[1] 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.[2][3] The European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Kosovo (appointed by the Council of the European Union) was re-appointed by the ISG as the ICR.[1]
The 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence formally "accept[ed] fully the obligations" of the Ahtisaari Plan.[4] It had its inaugural meeting on Thursday February 28, 2008. The group has been declared "illegal" by Serbia and condemned by Russia.[citation needed]
On 10 September 2012, the International Steering Group had its final meeting[5][6] and formally ended its supervision,[7]
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.[8]
There are 25 countries which were members of the Steering Group, 15 of which were at its formation with ten others joining later.[9] Every country in the group recognized Kosovo's declaration of independence.
The ISG held that "one of the criteria for becoming member of ISG was recognition [of Kosovo’s independence]."[9] The Group was composed of 20 EU member states and five non-EU countries.[11]
^ The political status of Kosovo is disputed. Having unilaterally declared independence from Serbia in 2008, Kosovo is formally recognised as an independent state by 101 UN member states (with another 13 states recognising it at some point but then withdrawing their recognition) and 92 states not recognizing it, while Serbia continues to claim it as part of its own territory.
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^ ab(PDF), United Nations Security Council, 26 March 2007, article 12.1, archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-10-09, An International Steering Group (ISG) comprising key international stakeholders shall appoint an International Civilian Representative (ICR), and will seek United Nations Security Council endorsement of the appointment. The ICR and the European Union Special Representative (EUSR), appointed by the Council of the European Union, shall be the same person.
^Letter dated 26 March 2007 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council(PDF), United Nations Security Council, 26 March 2007, para. 11 of Annex, archived from the original (PDF) on 14 December 2007, retrieved 2 March 2011
^Individual members of the Assembly of Kosovo (17 February 2008), 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence, 3. We accept fully the obligations for Kosovo contained in the Ahtisaari Plan, and welcome the framework it proposes to guide Kosovo in the years ahead.{{citation}}: CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
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^"Ending of supervised independence 10 September 2012". International Civilian Office. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
^Sputnik (10 September 2012). . Archived from the original on 24 July 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
^(PDF). International Civilian Office. 10 September 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
^ ab"New States Join Kosovo's Supervisory Body". Balkan Insight. 2008-05-21. Retrieved 2008-05-21.[dead link]
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The International Steering Group for Kosovo a ISG was an organization formed pursuant to the Ahtisaari Plan concerning the Kosovo status process It was set up to guide Kosovo s democratic development and promote good governance multi ethnicity and the rule of law The group was responsible for appointing and overseeing the International Civilian Representative for Kosovo ICR 1 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 2 3 The European Union Special Representative EUSR for Kosovo appointed by the Council of the European Union was re appointed by the ISG as the ICR 1 The 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence formally accept ed fully the obligations of the Ahtisaari Plan 4 It had its inaugural meeting on Thursday February 28 2008 The group has been declared illegal by Serbia and condemned by Russia citation needed On 10 September 2012 the International Steering Group had its final meeting 5 6 and formally ended its supervision 7 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 8 Contents 1 Members 2 See also 3 Notes 4 References 5 External linksMembers EditThere are 25 countries which were members of the Steering Group 15 of which were at its formation with ten others joining later 9 Every country in the group recognized Kosovo s declaration of independence The draft Ahtisaari Plan originally defined the ISG as composed of 10 France Germany Italy Russia United Kingdom United States European Union European Commission NATOThe ISG held that one of the criteria for becoming member of ISG was recognition of Kosovo s independence 9 The Group was composed of 20 EU member states and five non EU countries 11 Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia joined 30 June 2008 12 Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania joined 30 June 2008 12 Luxembourg Netherlands Norway joined 30 June 2008 12 Poland Slovenia Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom United StatesSee also EditKosovo status process European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo EULEX Peace Implementation CouncilNotes Edita The political status of Kosovo is disputed Having unilaterally declared independence from Serbia in 2008 Kosovo is formally recognised as an independent state by 101 UN member states with another 13 states recognising it at some point but then withdrawing their recognition and 92 states not recognizing it while Serbia continues to claim it as part of its own territory References Edit a b Letter dated 26 March 2007 from the Secretary General addressed to the President of the Security Council Addendum Comprehensive Proposal for the Kosovo Status Settlement PDF United Nations Security Council 26 March 2007 article 12 1 archived from the original PDF on 2009 10 09 An International Steering Group ISG comprising key international stakeholders shall appoint an International Civilian Representative ICR and will seek United Nations Security Council endorsement of the appointment The ICR and the European Union Special Representative EUSR appointed by the Council of the European Union shall be the same person Letter dated 26 March 2007 from the Secretary General addressed to the President of the Security Council Addendum Comprehensive Proposal for the Kosovo Status Settlement PDF United Nations Security Council 26 March 2007 article 12 3 archived from the original PDF on 2009 10 09 Letter dated 26 March 2007 from the Secretary General addressed to the President of the Security Council PDF United Nations Security Council 26 March 2007 para 11 of Annex archived from the original PDF on 14 December 2007 retrieved 2 March 2011 Individual members of the Assembly of Kosovo 17 February 2008 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence 3 We accept fully the obligations for Kosovo contained in the Ahtisaari Plan and welcome the framework it proposes to guide Kosovo in the years ahead a href Template Citation html title Template Citation citation a CS1 maint uses authors parameter link Archived copy PDF Archived from the original PDF on 2013 10 22 Retrieved 2013 01 06 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link Ending of supervised independence 10 September 2012 International Civilian Office Retrieved 6 January 2013 Sputnik 10 September 2012 International Steering Group Ends Kosovo Supervision Archived from the original on 24 July 2014 Retrieved 11 September 2012 Sixteenth and final meeting of the International Steering Group for Kosovo PDF International Civilian Office 10 September 2012 Archived from the original PDF on 22 October 2013 Retrieved 6 January 2013 a b New States Join Kosovo s Supervisory Body Balkan Insight 2008 05 21 Retrieved 2008 05 21 dead link Letter dated 26 March 2007 from the Secretary General addressed to the President of the Security Council Addendum Comprehensive Proposal for the Kosovo Status Settlement Annex IX International Civilian Representative PDF United Nations Security Council 26 March 2007 article 4 1 archived from the original PDF on 2009 10 09 ICO KOS ICO KOS homes and real estate a b c UNPO Kosova Membership of International Organisations the Next Step External links EditFirst meeting of International Steering Group for Kosovo held in Vienna International Herald Tribune Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title International Steering Group for Kosovo amp oldid 1097399079, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
