The French Embassy: The solution for parallel institutions is Association, regret that the closing wave is taking place in the campaign.

“We are concerned by the unilateral closure of a large number of the so-called “Serbia leads parallel”. These structures function without formal authorisation by competent authorities in the Republic of Kosovo, but they provide services that are of great importance to the daily life of Kosovo Serbs and other communities. Their closure may have an impact on the daily lives of the citizens”, it says in response.

The embassy has said France is fully committed to Kosovo's sovereignty and independence, however, adding that the issue of institutions that are directed in Serbia must be addressed through dialogue and that association is the fire.

“We are fully committed to Kosovo's sovereignty and independence. However, we remember that the issue of these structures should be addressed in the context of EU-attensive dialogue. The implementation of ESM, based on the draft status prepared by the EU, will enable continued delivery of specific services to Kosovo Serb citizens in full respect of the constitutional framework of the Republic of Kosovo”, the French Embassy's response reported.

In the end, the French Embassy says it is regrets that this wave of closures is taking place during the election campaign, adding that this period would have to be an opportunity to present sweeping prospects for the future of all communities, in line with the multiethnic nature the international community had requested in the year of independence.

It is also unfortunate that this wave of closure is taking place during the election campaign. This period should be an opportunity to present comprehensive prospects for the future of all Kosovo communities, in line with the multiethnic nature of Kosovo, as requested by the international community in 2008”, the response ends.