European Commission: Measures removed, if regular transfer of government is achieved in the north

According to diplomatic sources, this means calm transfer of power and taking office by the new mayors in the north.

 

 

The progress report, the most important document the European Commission compiles for enlargement countries, in the case of Kosovo does not document significant progress. On the contrary, it finds limited progress or partial progress in most areas of the field estimates generally considered low.

As for the situation in the north, the report criticises the actions of Kosovo authorities, which, reportedly, have opposed the country's obligations to the European Union and the process of normalising relations with Serbia, RTK reports.

According to document findings, dialogue has been hampered due to the political situation in both Kosovo and Serbia. In this context it is cited that Serbia has not taken steps against the perpetrators of the Banjska attack, events that have marked the greatest escalation of security.

In the political chapter, the draft notes that last year has been characterised by internal political divisions and confrontational campaign on the eve of general elections. Also stressed, this situation has been followed by political stalemate, as a consequence of the political parties' lack of will or inability to find solutions towards establishing institutions.

 

 

Kosovo is also criticised in the area of freedom of expression, where, according to the draft, no progress has been noted. The report cites challenges related to media ownership transparency and their financial sustainability, as well as attacks on journalists, including obstruction of duty and verbal attacks by senior government officials.