8 minutes agoFrench Ambassador: Do not free criminals, convince the EU you are fighting corruption
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)European Union member states must be convinced that a positive and irreversible dynamic has been installed in Kosovo to have a functional rule of law and a uncompromy justice against corruption and organised crime. So said France's ambassador to Kosovo, Didier Chamber, while commenting on expectations [...]
European Union member states must be convinced that a positive and irreversible dynamic has been installed in Kosovo to have a functional rule of law and a uncompromy justice against corruption and organised crime. Thus has France's ambassador to Kosovo, Didier Chamber, said, as he has commented on expectations about the European Commission's assessment of meeting the latest criteria for visa liberalisation.
In the interview given by <x0ECH”, on the occasion of France's National Day, Chatbert stressed that it is necessary to keep pushing ahead of the cases to “Track record”. He, too, has sought not to free tried and convicted criminals from EULEX, “but also to push forward without dragging on justice reforms aimed at making the justice system more efficient, more transparent and independent of political power”. Speaking of high levels of corruption, the French ambassador has cited obstacles in which foreign investors have faced.
“... We've had disappointing experiences of foreign investors who were excluded from tenders that they won”, the French ambassador said.
Other obstacles, according to him, are those associated with resolving the issue of bankruptcy, providing construction permits and access to electricity.
However, he has assured that the state he represents will continue to help Kosovo on its European road, “ku France will become the second net contributor to Germany”.
Chamber has also talked about dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, saying time is running out and it is important to exploit the moment. According to him, after next spring, the window of opportunity in the EU is likely to be closed due to European elections and the period then needed to form the new European Commission.
A final agreement under dialogue must first be legally binding, Chambers have said.
