The EU stands for Vjosa Osmani and Ramush Haradinaj: Do not use dialogue for political arguments

“We are convinced that, to fulfill the aspirations of Kosovo's citizens for the European future, Kosovo must understand and accept that there is no alternative except dialogue”, Stano said.

According to him, “The EU praises the prime minister's clear vision, Avdullah Hoti, for this and his willingness to make the difficult choice by testifying to consistency and maturity, especially in these challenging times”.

Kosovo's “Society is mature enough to understand that dialogue cannot be used for short-term political arguments. Kosovo's European perspective is real. But the fulfillment is in the hands of Kosovo citizens and their elected leaders. The EU remains ready to offer any assistance. Relief of dialogue is an aspect of this assistance”, the EU spokesman has said.

During this year the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia has resumed in Brussels, but the parties have not reached any approach.

Serbia seeks the formation of the Serb majority municipalities' association, while Kosovo insists on a general agreement in which mutual recognition would be included.

Following the proclamation of charges by the Specialised Chambers for the former president, Hashim Thaci, former head of the Democratic Party of Kosovo, Kadri Veselini, Vetevendosje Movement MP Rexhep Selimi and former head of the Kosovo Assembly Jakup Krasniqi, in Kosovo several institutional representatives and political leaders have sought a break in dialogue with Serbia.

President Vjosa Osmani's post has told the German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) that it is not time to continue the dialogue. While the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo, which is part of the government coalition, has called for its suspension.

In an interview for Radio Free Europe, on November 10th, Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti sharply rejected calls for the interruption of dialogue with Serbia.

There are two solutions: either we can keep the country isolated and complain in Pristina with press statements, in press conferences, or we go to Brussels and sit at the table of dialogue and defend Kosovo's state interests. I chose this second”, said Hoti.

He added that developments related to the Specialised Chambers should be put aside and not be linked to other processes.

Meanwhile from Brussels, spokesman Stano has said that the European Union for Foreign Policy and Security High Representative Josep Borrell and EU Special Envoy for Dialogue Miroslav Lajcak remain committed to continue facilitating dialogue in order to reach “the comprehensive agreement, including”, since “are sincerely and deeply convinced that this is the best and only option for Kosovo”.

The EU spokesman has warned that the next summit will be called to Brussels as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the EU says it would be good if Pristina and Belgrade prepare for discussions, showing the necessary spirit of pragmatism and political will for compromise.