5 hours agoEuropean Commission reminds Kosovo of the condition it must meet for visas, after demarcation
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)After three years of controversy and discussion between the position and opposition, the demarcation agreement was reached Wednesday in the Kosovo Assembly, though the first four attempts failed to drop seven Vetevendosje deputies' tear gas. This agreement, which is among the EU's conditions for visa liberalisation, was expected to lift the visa regime [...]
This agreement, which is among EU conditions for visa liberalisation, was expected to lift the visa regime for citizens at the end of the year based on statements by government officials.
However, Tove Ernest, spokeswoman for Migration, Internal Affairs and State in the European Commission in an answer to Indexline, has said that after the demarcation, Kosovo should strengthen the fight against crime and corruption.
Ernest says the assessment of the chip in the fight against crime and corruption will continue until the last day Kosovo authorities hand over the report to him.
“In 2016, the Commission submitted its proposal for visa liberalisation for Kosovo, meaning that by the day of its approval by Parliament and the European Council, Kosovo will have ratified the border demarcation agreement with Montenegro and strengthened the fight against organised crime and corruption. The assessment of the process in the fight against crime and corruption continues even on the day of the latest information released by Kosovo authorities” in its response.
The spokeswoman to the European Commission has indicated that once the terms proposal is met, the proposal is approved by parliament and the council.
After the terms are met, the Commission's proposal must be formally approved by the European Parliament and the Council” is said to be in the electronic response sent to Indexline.
While, according to the EU Office chief's statement in Kosovo/ EU Special Representative and EU Mission Chiefs in Kosovo ratification is a tangible example of Kosovo's commitment to good neighbourly relations, writes Indexline.
The ratification of the demarcation agreement with Montenegro on the part of the Kosovo Assembly presents an important achievement for Kosovo and its people. Ratification is a concrete example of Kosovo's commitment to good neighbourly relations”, said in their statement.
After nine hours of parliamentary debate on demarcation and eight hours of attempts to vote the next day, the deal passed by 80 votes.
