Kosovo Fully Independent

From Deutsche Welle:
"Is Kosovo ready for full independence?"

Four and a half years after declaring independence, Kosovo is now to enjoy full sovereignty. But organized crime, corruption, poverty, and tense diplomatic relations are just some of the problems the state faces. In July, the International Steering Group (ISG) - whose task it is to supervise Kosovo's independence, and which includes representatives from most EU states as well as the US and Turkey - agreed to end its monitoring of the process. The concept of "supervised independence" which lay behind the ISG's work was developed by the former UN Kosovo mediator Martti Ahtisaari and gave the ISG the right to block laws or stop ministerial appointments. On Friday (07.09.2012), the parliament in Pristina passed all the constitutional changes necessary to allow Kosovo full independence. A large majority of the members of the minority parties in parliament also voted for the changes. The government hailed what it called "a historic day" and "the beginning of a new era."

Kosovo is now a "modern, multi-ethnic democracy" with institutions that are ready to take on full responsibility, according to the ISG's explanation of its decision to grant full autonomy.

^ This is a step in the right direction. It is now fully on Kosovo (its government and people) to rule themselves. All the mistakes and successes will be their's and no one else's. I hope that they can correct their internal problems so they can then focus on their international problems  - ie many countries including Serbia still don't recognize their independence. ^

http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,16228654,00.html