Apostolova Kosovo politicians: Don't promise visas, we're still at target.

The head of the European Union Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, has asked senior state officials to avoid promises of visa-free movement deadlines in the Schengen Zone, naming as “Artrificial referendum”.

We're still on target. The final decision has not yet been made. And now it's up to the Council and member states. At this stage it is not known when such a decision can be made. Kosovo must avoid artificial deadlines for visa-free movement,” has expressed Apostolova, the Online Economy reports.

These comments she has made during the launching of the European Integration Ministry's campaign for the awareness of Kosovo citizens of what visa-free movement in Schengen countries means.
According to her, fighting corruption and organised crime remained a fundamental challenge for the final decision.

It is true that fighting corruption and organised crime remains a fundamental challenge, if there is progress in rule of law that could affect the final decision on visa liberalisation. “

Over the past few months, we have advised the Government of Kosovo that all citizens understand what the visa-free movement means. “

“The EU strongly supports this European Integration Ministry campaign. ”

Citizens can stay in the Schengen Zone 90 days every 180 days. The purpose of the trip cannot be to pursue higher education. If no visa-free movement guide is respected, the decision may be suspended, and that there will be appreciation each year in respecting visa-free movement guides. ”