German Ambassador: We will not allow a Serbian republic on Kosovo soil

He has said RTK that Kosovo has taken over the obligation for Association, but that Kosovo partners have very clearly taken into account an issue.

Rohde says the QUINT countries do not allow Serbia's “Republic” on Kosovo soil.

Now I don't want to declare hypothetical things, but I can say one thing: there's an obligation that was taken earlier on association. However, we have said clearly and quite clearly as Kosovo partners and close friends, so the five countries of Quintus, we have made clear what we don't want and what can't happen, and this is a “Serbian republic” on the soil of Kosovo. So that's something that can't even be thought of or taken away from any forecast”, he said.

“What it can pass, for example, is what a German non-government organisation proposed a few months ago: “Freedrich Ebert” Foundation and I have not heard anyone yet say this “proposal The Fridirch Ebert” foundation is in conflict with the Kosovo Constitution's decision in 2015. What I would have wanted now is for Kosovo to fulfill its obligation and propose a statute for Association itself. It is a obligation Kosovo has received and we are awaiting this initiative”, he said.