“Formation of the Serbian Communists Association is not a condition for the liberalisation of Kosovo visa”

He added that the creation of the Serbian Communist Association does not fall under that condition.

Kosovo's “demarcation of the border with Montenegro is one of the two incomplete criteria for visa liberalisation”. Another, also very important, is the effective fight against corruption, especially at a high level. On the other hand, the establishment of Serbia's Communist Community is not a condition for obtaining visa liberalisation,” said Scholtes in an interview for the European portal for the Western Balkans (EWB).

Soltes, a Slovenian lawyer and politician and grandson of Yugoslav politician Edward Kardel, added that the demarcation processes with Montenegro and the founding of the Serbian Communist Association should not be connected or manipulated in any way, reports “b92”, Periscope broadcast.

The most important obstacles on Kosovo's European road have been implementation of reforms, full normalisation of relations with Serbia, and Kosovo's membership in international organisations.

“As in most Western Balkan countries, implementation of reforms is essential for the consolidation of Kosovo institutions and that country's progress on the road to the EU. Also, a high priority is the full normalisation of relations with Serbia and Kosovo's full involvement in international organisations,” said the rapporteur for Kosovo.

What I can say is that European diplomacy is sometimes very creative, as it is so far, taking as an example the conclusion of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the EU and Kosovo. It will take years to become a member of Kosovo in the European Union, but things can quickly change”, Soltes has said.

He said progress in implementing Belgrade-Pristina agreements in the near future “depends on the two countries' readiness to move ahead”, adding that “Serbia and Kosovo, given that their progress on the European road is linked to progress in dialogue “. /Periscopi/