Kosovo- Serbia - EU: Who do the bells ring for?

Nearly six years since the first <x0) progress on normalising reports between Kosovo and Serbia”, which had been applauded and overly welcomed in Brussels, the two countries continue to be blind and far from normalising their relations.

In fact, the only thing that's normalized is the surface and persistent approach of creative durability from the European Union, which has cost Kosovo dearly. Unfortunately, the European Union has failed to fulfill its promise that the historic <x0-communication will pave the way for the decision-making process in the European perspective of Kosovo and Serbia” (European Commission, 2013), since in the case of Kosovo, it has shown almost entirely inadequate in monitoring the implementation of the agreements reached.

Although much co-operative has been shown, to the point of being under the EU's tutelage in implementing the Ahtisaari Plan, which presents the most advanced model of protection of minority rights in the region, in 2011 Kosovo was put under great pressure to launch another dialogue for normalising relations with Serbia. In exchange, Brussels said Kosovo would integrate northern municipalities into its system, receive visa liberalisation and recognition from the five non-recognitional countries of independence, and take steps forward on the path towards the European Union. Today we see that none of these things have happened, despite major concessions and continued co-operation by Kosovo authorities in this dialogue.

Talks in Brussels have become synonymous with endless meetings, renegotiation and trivial discussions on issues such as literature on auto signs, reconstruction of a bridge and other third-hand issues, which have never been implemented in practice, however. It is tragic to see how a bloc of powerful states, such as the European Union, has been working for five years on building a fence in Mitrovica, which has not yet become functional. This is a clear example of the policy that has lost its way in low-profile bureaucratic processes with no benefit at all.

But more important than that is the fact that Serbia, since 2011, has made great progress on its path towards integration into the European Union, continuing to challenge the European project for Kosovo, maintaining close reports with Russia and with poor results in addressing war crimes, while Kosovo remains in political oblivion.

Kosovo not only has it Remaining at the Door A Stabilisation and Association Agreement, structured for a fatheric state, is highlighted by the currency, but visa liberalisation is also denied. The far more corrupt states, which violate the most human rights and with undefinated institutions and borders, such as Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia and Colombia, have received visa liberalisation Kosovo has not. This is no longer a matter of meritocracy and judgment on political criteria. Politically it is unfair, morally illegal and presents diplomatic hypocrisy affecting the human dignity of Kosovo citizens. As such, it requires clear answers from Kosovo institutions.

The status quo should be on the alert for Kosovo leaders to reflect on the asset among the three parties involved in the process and be more determined to protect the country's interests in the future. Now is the time to reflect how little Kosovo has received from the EU, in exchange for decades of being constructive in the state-building process and in regional dialogue.

Even more important is thinking out The Brussels Process, which Kosovo has placed in an inferior position and in the face of European path, even in the face of neighbouring states and those of the European Union. It is time for a new approach, which for priority has the rounding of citizenship, ensuring recognition by Serbia, the seating in the UN and the perspective towards the EU.

In this context, Kosovo President Hashim Thaci's proposal for the correction of borders with Serbia should be seen in light of the situation on the ground and, even more importantly, in light of Kosovo's urgent need to exit the deadlock of relations with Serbia and the EU.

Although it may be sensitive, taking into account the recent history in the Balkans as a result of ethnic-political clashes, Kosovo's strategy should be built on Kosovo's interests, and not only on consideration for the stability of the region for which Kosovo and Albanians in general have made valuable contributions either in relation to Europe.

Before we discuss it aprior Such a proposal, let us consider for a moment the alternatives.

What other path can Kosovo choose? Continue conversations with neutral status, that constantly rewards Serbia while keeping Kosovo in oblivion and isolation?

Even its biggest enthusiasts acknowledge that cycle is over and that Kosovo can't get anything any more but cementing the asymmetric and inferior position against the EU and Serbia.

Under these circumstances, Kosovo needs old and new allies, because it cannot endure becoming subject to another political experiment, or one Brussels 2, Say otherwise. Recognition by Serbia and seating in the UN, which would pave the way for recognition by the five EU member states, for Kosovo it is a necessity that weighs heavier than personal interests and calculations, or regional considerations.

In February, despite decades of being part of the processes, the European Union has failed in institutional reforms where EULEX has played a central role to draw Kosovo closer to itself, as well as in correcting reports with Serbia. Although Kosovo keeps its share of guilt, the key to this failure has been short-term policy neutral status From the EU and the long-term creative durability of Kosovo has separated and isolated Kosovo from the rest of the Western Balkan countries.

So now is the time for Kosovo leaders, together with the United States of America and regional and European allies, to seek solutions other than what it has offered The Brussels process.

It is time to investigate other political paths, without excluding solutions that fit Kosovo and Albanians, on the basis of political construction or border construction.

Although it contains many risks and interactions, it has become clear that this is the only way to resolve the Kosovo issue, boosting co-operation in the region and accelerating European integration.

The next option is to extend the status quo to Kosovo and Albanians in the region.