Switzerland: Switzerland's parliament has approved an increase in the number of troops that can be deployed to the peacekeeping contingent in Kosovo, Swissinfo reported Tuesday. The decision allows the government to deploy up to 300 military personnel to the Swisscoy contingent serving with the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR), up from the previous limit of 215 troops.

According to Anadolu Agency, under the measure approved by both chambers of parliament, the Federal Council may send an additional contingent of up to 85 troops, if necessary. This decision follows last week's parliamentary approval to extend the Swisscoy mission until 2029. A majority of lawmakers advocated for the deployment, citing Switzerland's security and migration interests and concerns over potential instability in the Western Balkans leading to increased migration pressure on the country.

The decision was made amid ongoing tensions between Kosovo's Serbian minority in the north and the government in Pristina. Switzerland has been participating in KFOR through its Swisscoy contingent since 1999, marking it as the Swiss Army's largest mission abroad. Meanwhile, NATO announced plans to reduce its KFOR peacekeeping force in Kosovo next year, which currently consists of approximately 4,600 troops.