3 hours agoEuropeans pressure Kosovo to lift tax
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)The European Parliament and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have demanded on Thursday the Kosovo government remove the 100% tax on Serbian products imported to our state. On the other hand, Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has declared that the tax can last long until Serbia recognises Kosovo and implements agreements reached [...]
The European Parliament and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have demanded on Thursday the Kosovo government remove the 100% tax on Serbian products imported to our state. On the other hand, Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has declared that the tax can last long until Serbia recognises Kosovo and implements agreements reached between the two countries
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, but the European Commission has also requested on Thursday the Kosovo government's abolishing the 100% tax on Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina products. On the other hand, Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has on Thursday ruled out such an act.
He has even warned that the tax can last long until Serbia recognises Kosovo and implements agreements reached between the two countries, Zeri writes.
Chancellor Angela Merkel's government has called for the Republic of Kosovo to halt the trade struggle with Serbia, signaling that Europe is concerned about new tensions in the Balkans that undermine the multi-year effort for reconciliation.
