11 minutes agoREL: Spain hinders passage of Czech Kosovo visa proposal
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)The afternoon of November 16th expired deadlines for EU countries, with the so-called silent procedure, to present their remarks in Czechia's proposal for visa liberalisation for Kosovo. From diplomatic sources in Brussels it is taught that “of at least two states” introduced this procedure and prevented the proposal from getting light [...]
From diplomatic sources in Brussels, it is taught that “of at least two states” introduced this procedure and prevented the proposal from getting the green light.
According to sources, Spain was the one who submitted remarks, while several other states demanded more clarification.
Czechia's proposal, the country currently leading the EU presidency, was that entry into the power of visa liberalisation for Kosovo be linked to functioning of the E travel system. TIAS, as France requested, but at the same time set the date for strengthening the decision: “no later than December 1, 2023”
Diplomatic sources, however, say the situation created does not mean that the Czech proposal will not pass in the future either.
