Kosovo Tax Crackdown: Kosovo’s tax authority says it uncovered about €60m in unpaid taxes in the first half of 2026, after 1,015 inspections. Construction, wholesale trade and hospitality were hit hardest, with around 2,500 fines issued and roughly €800m in accumulated tax debt still outstanding. Political Deadlock Watch: A leading business group warns Kosovo’s institutional paralysis is costing “hundreds of millions” and could scare off foreign investors, as parties fail to form new institutions and next-week talks are already rejected by opposition. Kosovo-EU Enlargement Context: A new analysis explains why Serbia’s EU accession assessments differ between the European Commission and the European Parliament, highlighting how each institution’s role shapes the tone and conclusions. Kosovo-Region Trade & Investment: Bangladesh and Kosovo reaffirmed cooperation against terrorism and transnational crime, while also pushing economic ties—Bangladesh invited Kosovan investors to explore special economic zones and discussed a potential free trade agreement and worker recruitment. EU Funding Risk: Another report flags Kosovo could lose millions of euros in EU funding amid political crisis. Business & Mobility: Kosovo’s labor and trade links with partners also remain in focus, with discussions on expanding bilateral cooperation in areas like ICT, tourism and education.