Former EU envoy for Kosovo: Kurte not to jeopardise dialogue

Former EU envoy for Kosovo Wolfgang Petritsch has spoken about the US's added commitment to Kosovo.

He said it is important that Washington show interest in the problem, but according to him, the solution should be negotiated with the EU.

The resolution in the region must be European. I'm worried that the American initiative is taking place at a time of vacuum, while the old European Commission still exists, and the new one should have taken over,” said Petritsch for Tanjug.

Petritsch says the EU should be active on the Kosovo issue as soon as possible and reach the US, including in its activities, as without Washington it is difficult to reach a solution. In doing so, he believes, the EU should show its leadership.

I wouldn't say it's a foreign policy issue, but an internal-European issue. This should send a signal that the solution should be European, and that signal has been missing, ” said.

“at the same time, Vetevendosje Movement leader Albin Kurti must be careful not to destroy “dialogue with Belgrade with his statements”, Petritsch said.

He stressed that Kurt's statements were destined primarily for domestic use, but according to him, Vetevendosje's head should be careful not to destroy dialogue, while adding that existing rules must be respected in parliamentary democracy, meaning that all parties elected are known as potential partners.

It is now important that the Albanian majority approach the Serbian List. I think this would be the best solution, “tha Willfang Petritsch, who participated in the SEEBDN conference in Zagreb.