Netherlands with reservations for visa liberalisation for Kosovars, due idea for border correction

France and the Netherlands continue to have large reserves for liberalisation, and a number of deputies from these states have voted against the European Parliament.

Kohavision has contacted the Dutch eurodeput, Peter Van Dalen, who has explained the reasons for voting against visa liberalisation. One of his main concerns: potential riots if the exchange of territories is engaged in by President Thaci.

“I am concerned with talks on changing borders between Serbia and Kosovo. I know very little to judge whether this is a proper idea or not, but I know this could lead to new unrest in the region. So I'm convinced: Not visa liberalisation yet. First, it should be expected how the” is developing, Val Dalen told KTV.

According to this eurodeputet, he has also seen a report showing that only 1012% of cases of organised crime and corruption end with conviction. Moreover, he has said that there have been procedural violations in the vote on the LIBE Committee, as 30 out of 60 members have voted and the majority had to form 31.

The Dutch, which is part of the European conservative group and Reformers, has said it has not been easy to vote against and that it sees Kosovo's future in the European family.

The next step is for the Council of Ministers, but it is still not clear whether he will discuss the topic this month, or press for December.