The Franco-German plan mentions mutual recognition

This proposal, also known as the Franco-German plan, is taught that it has been awarded to parties since the end of the summer. He has the backing of France, Germany and the United States.

The document does not mention mutual recognition between Kosovo and Serbia or Kosovo's membership in the United Nations Organisation, of which things Kosovo officials publicly insist but stresses the support the parties should give each other in the process of European integration.

From Serbia, too, it is required not to prevent Kosovo's membership in international organisations.

Some sources in Brussels and the main European capitals confirmed the authenticity of the proposal.

Although several versions were published in the media during the past period, key actors in Brussels, Pristina or Belgrade never confirmed their authenticity, though they acknowledged that a plan exists.

Last week, in the margins of a summit between the EU and the Western Balkans in Tirana, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell confirmed that Kosovo and Serbia have received the updated version of the plan.

REL sources say that, although the new version has changes, they are not essential and that the main elements for the basic agreement remain the same.

The proposal has ten points and if the parties agree with it, it will pave the way for continuing dialogue towards a comprehensive, legally binding agreement.

The document underscores that if the parties agree with him, they will be aware that failure to comply with borders, respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as protection of minorities are the basic conditions for peace.

It also underscores that both sides will have both the starting point of purpose and principles set out in the United Nations Charter, namely, respect for independence, autonomy, territorial integrity and the right to self - determination, as well as for preserving human rights and non-discrimination.

Under the proposal, the parties would develop good neighbourly relations between themselves, based on equal rights, as well as recognise each other's symbols, including passports, car plates, diplomas and customs stamps.

All disagreements, according to this proposal, Kosovo and Serbia would choose by peaceful means, refraining from threats or the use of force.

But according to him, the parties would open “permanent emissions” to each other and be launched by the fact that “nothing can represent the other side in the international realm”.

Proposal stresses that “Serbia will not oppose Kosovo's membership in any international organisation”.

At one point in the proposal, there is also a mention of regulating the status of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Kosovo, as well as arrangements for the Serb community in Kosovo.

A strong “ ” defence level would have to secure the Serbian Orthodox Church and Serbian cultural and religious heritage in Kosovo, the proposal said.

He does not directly mention the establishment of the Association of Serb majority municipalities in Kosovo, but highlights the implementation of all obligations the parties have taken so far in their dialogue on normalising relations.

Kosovo and Serbia have reached agreements on the Association of Serb majority municipalities in 2013, but it has never been implemented.

Although authorities in Serbia insist on its implementation, those in Kosovo say they cannot form one-ethnic alliance.

The EU's proposal says that, in terms of the relevant “state self-rule” for Kosovo Serbs, the two sides are obliged to establish specific arrangements and guarantees in line with the Council of Europe's relevant instruments, based on existing European experiences”. This, in order to ensure the proper level of self-government for the Serb community in Kosovo, as well as the capacities for providing services in some areas, including the possibility of financial support from Serbia and direct communication channels of the Serb community with the Government of Kosovo.

According to the document, the parties would have to boost co-operation in several areas, including economy, science, technology, transport, justice, mail and telecom, health, culture, religion, sports and the environment.

The document, in particular, cites co-operation on the issue of those found from the 1998/99 war and the rights of displaced persons.

The parties would also consider the commitment of the European Union and other donors to creating a special package of financial support for joint projects.

In the end, the establishment of joint commissions is also envisioned to monitor the implementation of the EU's own proposal.

Kosovo and Serbia, with EU mediation and US support, have been negotiating the normalisation of relations since 2011.

They have reached dozens of agreements, but the implementation of most of them on the ground has stalled.

In Kosovo they say dialogue should end with mutual recognition, while in Serbia they insist on compromise solutions, but without specifying much of what they mean with it.

Earlier, officials in Pristina have said that the EU proposal, or the Franco-German plan, provides a good basis for continuing dialogue with Serbia, while those in Belgrade have said it is not favourable for them.