EPP spokeswoman at PACE: Serbia to recognise Kosovo, but Pristina also to establish Association

The Parliamentary Assembly of the EU Council (PACE) at today's session has discussed reports between Kosovo and Serbia.

Ria Oomen-Roujiten, Parliamentary Group spokeswoman E PP/ The CD, said Russia's war in Ukraine is promoting even more tension between Serbia and Kosovo.

A new conflict in the heart of Europe must be resolved. The perspective and welfare of people in this region are at risk. Lasting solutions are needed. And they should come from politicians taking responsibility for people representing”, she said, while adding that “Serbia must see the new reality of Kosovo's independence, but even Pristina must realise the” Association of Serb-run municipalities.

Greek representative to PACE George Karougalos said the Balkans still have explosive potential, but that this is not limited to the Balkans.

In the case of Kosovo, there is some light. It seems that after the recent statement by the Serbian president re-examing proposals for normalisation, perhaps the two sides could reach a applicable compromise. Because it is evident that the only possible solution is through dialogue, respect for others, and compromise. As Greece and Macedonia have shown with the Prespa deal. The so-called German-German plan, which says Serbia will not object to Kosovo's participation in international organisations, in exchange for a form, if not self-determination, at least in self-repressing, the Serb minority, I think it could be one of the possible ways of compromise. Not the only one. Both sides should fully respect the Council of Europe framework convention for the protection of minorities. Serbia is part of it, Kosovo authorities must embrace as a whole and respect its” projections, he said.

Representatives of Albania who gave full support to the Kosovo issue in relation to Serbia, as did Ukraine. /Klankosova. tv