EU spokesman does not exclude sanctions against Serbia, says they are monitoring

He also said the EU is monitoring Serbia, and if they do not meet their demands they will take measures against it as well.

“These measures are temporary and completely returnable, depending on developments on the ground and decisions on the despass taken by Prime Minister Kurti. The EU is also closely monitoring the fulfillment of our demands from Serbia, and is willing to take measures in case of inconsistencies”, Stano said.

The European Union has stressed that the situation in northern Kosovo has seriously disturbed them.

“We cannot afford instability, tension and violence. We have condemned violence and continue calls for immediate de-scaling by both sides”, Stano said.

Stano claimed that the High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security on behalf of EU member states was very clear of the expected steps for immediate de-progression.

“We expect Kosovo to act in a non-scale manner and immediately suspend police operations near municipal buildings in northern Kosovo. Mayors of municipalities must temporarily carry out their duties in various objects from municipal buildings. Early elections must be announced in all four municipalities as soon as possible and fully comprehensively organised. That means full and unconditional participation of Kosovo/Serbs”, Stano said.

He added that it is essential for the parties to turn into a dialogue facilitated by the EU and quick implementation of the agreement on the road towards normalisation and implementation of its Annex will take place.

“This includes the establishment of the Association/Communal Union with the Serbian Majore”, Stano said.