› The EU delivering on promises to…
… the Western Balkans (overview)
… Kosovo
… Serbia
… Montenegro
… former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

› Thematic articles on the Agency’s work
… regional integration and trade
… agriculture and rural development
… health in Serbia
… energy in Kosovo
… energy in Serbia

› Positive budget discharge from the European Parliament

The way ahead
In December 2008, the EAR will officially close its doors as its mandate is coming to an end. ‘Now we are gradually handing over our operations, starting from Kosovo. But the agency has demonstrated its ability to enhance EU response in post-conflict situations’ explains Adriano Martins, acting Director of the European Agency for Reconstruction. Read more in European Voice Special Report on EU agencies.

The EAR Pristina Centre has transferred all CARDS programmes and contracts to the EC Liaison Office (ECLO). EAR Kosovo has since 2000 managed more than 1,600 Contracts ranging in value from €5,000 to €50m. Currently 150 contracts are still open and have been transferred to the ECLO.