"Kosovo's Currency Decision Raises Tensions with Serb Minority and Western Powers"

Kosovo's authorities are moving to make the euro the only acceptable currency, causing concern among international partners and increasing tensions in majority-Serb municipalities. The EU, US, and UK are worried about the potential impact on daily life for Kosovo Serbs, who have seen a series of measures erasing symbols of their identity. The move is seen as part of sustained pressure on Kosovo Serbs, with little sign of softening from the government in Pristina, despite calls for moderation from international observers.