"EU integration depends on Serbia herself"

Your red lines on your relations with EU, mr Jeremi,
should be co-operation only on equal footing with no strings attached.The offer
they made to you will be conditional and new criteria
wiil be introduced,at a later
date, for Serbias EU
membership. Therefore,instead
of talking about historic
times you should be more
reserved because you don't
know what the EU and US have
in store for Serbia and its
people.

that article trys to create the impression that Serbia has to decide NOW, ...about such a step.

why for heavens sake that kind of hurry?

Serbia has all the time of the world, to watch the situation, and how those "democratically" composed european countries behave towards Serbia.

and then, Serbia will have the opportunity to see who and what is in Serbia´s interest.

but there is definitely no reason to hurry up hysterically, like some seem to want it.

To mr Jeremic
Before you make the assertion about historic offers by the EU you should
explain to the Serbian people
what the EU stands for.This
so-called "peace project" is
nothing but a monster in the
making, run by unaccountable
bureaucrats who are only
concerned about their personal power base.National
parliaments of member states
have been marginilised and
there is a concentration of
executive power towards the
European elites and all in the name of promoting free
trade and peace.Furthermore,
european citizens haven't any
say in any policy areas.
The EU is supressing free
speech in the name of
multiculturism and integration.They destroy the
history and cultural traditions of member states by flooding them with non-
European immigrants and we're
reminded that our well-being
depends on the traditions of
Pakistanis,Afganis ,Iraqis &
etc.We're told the Greek-Roman,Christian,German,celtic
and Slavic civilizations must
be replaced by the saria law
and political correctness is
above free speech.The appeasment of Islam and Muslims are driven by EU and
its policies.The whole EU
project in nothing but a
MATRIX.
So mr Jeremi do the Serbian
people still want to join the EU? I don't think so.

Mr Jeremic, when you use such phrase "historic offer2 why don't you explain what is so historic in that "carrot offers". I agree that Serbia must or should cooperate with the EU but it does not have to be necessarily its potential member. We are supposed to defend our interests, and tales that the best way to defend its interests is to be member of the EU I don't buy. First defend Kosovo Mr Jeremic and then with Serbia as a whole you can start some negotiations. I appreciate your enthusiasm but take into consideration that we should not accept EU at any costs. Of course I also understand that you want Tadic to win, which is OK but don't fool us all around with that historic carrot-like offer.

"Don't we all want that a solution come through the Security Council? That is not a rocket science...) The problem is that Russia is using blocking policies and is going against the majority of the Security Coucil members. Russia has said that is agaist Kosova's independence. Fair enough as a sovereign country but NOT as a blocking country!
(EA, 30 January 2008 12:26) "

I have more bad news for you. China is against Kosovo independence too -- guided by their self-interests over Tibet and Taiwan!

EA, the problem isn’t Russia, but the position of the EU and US government that Serbia must give up a part of its territory. It is a double standard when you look at the comments Miroslav Lajcak, the EU rep for Bosnia, made today: "Bosnia-Herzegovina is an internationally recognized state, its territorial integrity is guaranteed by the Dayton peace agreement and its existence cannot be questioned," Why is it that Serbia, which is also an internationally recognized state with its territorial integrity guaranteed by UN Resolution 1244 must be subject to a double standard?

Nick, people with your attitude is the reason there cannot be peace in the Balkans. Regardless of whether Nikolic wins the election or not, Serbia will make it in the EU, and way before Kosovo. You are correct about one thing. Serbia shouldn’t interrupt your mistake. The EU obviously wants Serbia in the EU and will get its way. Too bad that your mistake won’t be forgotten by Serbians when Kosovo wants to join. As Greece is to Macedonia’s EU and NATO aspirations, so to will Serbia be to Kosovo’s EU aspirations.

“If Serbia makes the right choice, then a political agreement will be signed on February 7. It looks very much like Brussels is interfering in Serbian elections. Choose the right candidate to Brussels likking you will get a pat on the head and a small carrot. It has no respect for the western Balkan country's it only bullies them and gives empty promises that can be revoked in a second. If they don't play ball to Brussels liking with made up rules as they see fit and of course to their ultimate advantage and benefit of EU. Stay away from the EU and Brussels or your going to be burned badly with without any recourse they are the self appointed judges. The foreign minister said that there had been no talk of the proposed EU mission to Kosovo as “there is no consensus within the EU over sending the mission to Kosovo.” Don't believe it they are just biding their time until after the elections then you will see their exact policies and don't worry they will not ask Serbia or the naive foreign minister Vuk Jeremic if they give their approval or even think for a second of asking for it.

Johnny,

Member states of the European Union are not supposed to defend their own interests first, they are supposed to defend the interests of the community first.

-The one must be naive to believe in this. What do you think why and to whom the Balkans serves for implementin its agenda and scoring its interests and?

Johnny,

The EU has indeed a lot to offer to Serbia, but Europe will expect something in return - true European values. And that is something that Serbia simply doesn't have.

-This only proves how little or nothing you know about Serbia. Perhaps Albania and Albanians have true European values. Give me a break. Serbia just has its principles that stick to them.

Dacian,

I'm not sure if you are a Kosovar Albanian, but if you are then please remember that one of the golden rules of any type of conflict is to never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.

Make no mistake, Serbia is and will remain our enemy for as long as they claim ownership over our homes and lives, and as such we have no reason to help them.

Always remember that its because of people like Seselj and Nikolic that we are where we are.

I, and many others i have spoken to, support Nikolic and hope he wins this election.

Just by looking at the TV ads here, the billboards on the streets, and the rallies in the squares, Tadic and company are definitively basing their campaign on EU membership - "Da Osvojimo Evropu Zajedno" says it all. Little is mentioned about Kosovo, and Tadic has cast his party as the stark antithesis to what he regards latent "Seseljism" in Nikolic's campaign.

It's also interesting to note Nikolic's speeches and conversations with ordinary people, as he references Russia almost more than Serbia.

"there had been no talk of the proposed EU mission to Kosovo as “there is no consensus within the EU over sending the mission to Kosovo.”- Jeremic

So how it comes that you get such an offer??? ahh ok it is for internal use Tadic is for Eu but also for Kosova, vote him and then we will say sorry but we couldn't prevent the separation...

"We are supposed to defend our interests, and tales that the best way to defend its interests is to be member of the EU I don't buy. First defend Kosovo Mr Jeremic and then with Serbia as a whole you can start some negotiations" - bmrusila

This is precisely why Serbia can't join the EU and why people like you will drive it to further isolation. Member states of the European Union are not supposed to defend their own interests first, they are supposed to defend the interests of the community first. They're not supposed to be stubborn and nationalist, they're supposed to be cooperative and European. And for those of you who think that Serbia must join the EU simply because it will receive many benefits from membership - dream on! The EU has indeed a lot to offer to Serbia, but Europe will expect something in return - true European values. And that is something that Serbia simply doesn't have.

Don't we all want that a solution come through the Security Council? That is not a rocket science...) The problem is that Russia is using blocking policies and is going against the majority of the Security Coucil members. Russia has said that is agaist Kosova's independence. Fair enough as a sovereign country but NOT as a blocking country!

This indeed is a great news. But it does require some serious planing: soon 2000000 new Serbian passport applicants from Kosovo.

BTW: does anyone know what is the best, most serious car alarm gear? Quality is the most important, don't care about the costs.

Jovan,

"that article trys to create the impression that Serbia has to decide NOW, ...about such a step.

why for heavens sake that kind of hurry?"

Maybe it is because that decision could have been made already 10 years ago? Sadly, from the European point of view, the decision will be delayed even more while "Serbia is waiting to see what is in her best interest", as you put it.

While Serbia waits, everybody else moves on.

The Serbian people have to choose on 3 february: if they vote for Tadic, Serbia will join the EU. On the other hand, if they vote for Nikolic, Serbia will not become a member state of the EU. The Serbian people should keep in mind that all the countries in the region want to join the EU. Croatia has started accession negotiations,Macedonia will probably start accession negotiations this year, Montenegro,Bosnia,Albania and Kosovo will also join the EU in the future. Can Serbia afford to remain outside the EU? In my opinion, NO! Serbia needs the EU since it cannot be compared to Switzerland or Norway.

Don't we all want that a solution come through the Security Council? That is not a rocket science...) The problem is that Russia is using blocking policies and is going against the majority of the Security Coucil members. Russia has said that is agaist Kosova's independence. Fair enough as a sovereign country but NOT as a blocking country!

"there had been no talk of the proposed EU mission to Kosovo as “there is no consensus within the EU over sending the mission to Kosovo.”- Jeremic

So how it comes that you get such an offer??? ahh ok it is for internal use Tadic is for Eu but also for Kosova, vote him and then we will say sorry but we couldn't prevent the separation...

Dacian,

I'm not sure if you are a Kosovar Albanian, but if you are then please remember that one of the golden rules of any type of conflict is to never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.

Make no mistake, Serbia is and will remain our enemy for as long as they claim ownership over our homes and lives, and as such we have no reason to help them.

Always remember that its because of people like Seselj and Nikolic that we are where we are.

I, and many others i have spoken to, support Nikolic and hope he wins this election.

Jovan,

"that article trys to create the impression that Serbia has to decide NOW, ...about such a step.

why for heavens sake that kind of hurry?"

Maybe it is because that decision could have been made already 10 years ago? Sadly, from the European point of view, the decision will be delayed even more while "Serbia is waiting to see what is in her best interest", as you put it.

While Serbia waits, everybody else moves on.

"We are supposed to defend our interests, and tales that the best way to defend its interests is to be member of the EU I don't buy. First defend Kosovo Mr Jeremic and then with Serbia as a whole you can start some negotiations" - bmrusila

This is precisely why Serbia can't join the EU and why people like you will drive it to further isolation. Member states of the European Union are not supposed to defend their own interests first, they are supposed to defend the interests of the community first. They're not supposed to be stubborn and nationalist, they're supposed to be cooperative and European. And for those of you who think that Serbia must join the EU simply because it will receive many benefits from membership - dream on! The EU has indeed a lot to offer to Serbia, but Europe will expect something in return - true European values. And that is something that Serbia simply doesn't have.

The Serbian people have to choose on 3 february: if they vote for Tadic, Serbia will join the EU. On the other hand, if they vote for Nikolic, Serbia will not become a member state of the EU. The Serbian people should keep in mind that all the countries in the region want to join the EU. Croatia has started accession negotiations,Macedonia will probably start accession negotiations this year, Montenegro,Bosnia,Albania and Kosovo will also join the EU in the future. Can Serbia afford to remain outside the EU? In my opinion, NO! Serbia needs the EU since it cannot be compared to Switzerland or Norway.

This indeed is a great news. But it does require some serious planing: soon 2000000 new Serbian passport applicants from Kosovo.

BTW: does anyone know what is the best, most serious car alarm gear? Quality is the most important, don't care about the costs.

To mr Jeremic
Before you make the assertion about historic offers by the EU you should
explain to the Serbian people
what the EU stands for.This
so-called "peace project" is
nothing but a monster in the
making, run by unaccountable
bureaucrats who are only
concerned about their personal power base.National
parliaments of member states
have been marginilised and
there is a concentration of
executive power towards the
European elites and all in the name of promoting free
trade and peace.Furthermore,
european citizens haven't any
say in any policy areas.
The EU is supressing free
speech in the name of
multiculturism and integration.They destroy the
history and cultural traditions of member states by flooding them with non-
European immigrants and we're
reminded that our well-being
depends on the traditions of
Pakistanis,Afganis ,Iraqis &
etc.We're told the Greek-Roman,Christian,German,celtic
and Slavic civilizations must
be replaced by the saria law
and political correctness is
above free speech.The appeasment of Islam and Muslims are driven by EU and
its policies.The whole EU
project in nothing but a
MATRIX.
So mr Jeremi do the Serbian
people still want to join the EU? I don't think so.

Just by looking at the TV ads here, the billboards on the streets, and the rallies in the squares, Tadic and company are definitively basing their campaign on EU membership - "Da Osvojimo Evropu Zajedno" says it all. Little is mentioned about Kosovo, and Tadic has cast his party as the stark antithesis to what he regards latent "Seseljism" in Nikolic's campaign.

It's also interesting to note Nikolic's speeches and conversations with ordinary people, as he references Russia almost more than Serbia.

“If Serbia makes the right choice, then a political agreement will be signed on February 7. It looks very much like Brussels is interfering in Serbian elections. Choose the right candidate to Brussels likking you will get a pat on the head and a small carrot. It has no respect for the western Balkan country's it only bullies them and gives empty promises that can be revoked in a second. If they don't play ball to Brussels liking with made up rules as they see fit and of course to their ultimate advantage and benefit of EU. Stay away from the EU and Brussels or your going to be burned badly with without any recourse they are the self appointed judges. The foreign minister said that there had been no talk of the proposed EU mission to Kosovo as “there is no consensus within the EU over sending the mission to Kosovo.” Don't believe it they are just biding their time until after the elections then you will see their exact policies and don't worry they will not ask Serbia or the naive foreign minister Vuk Jeremic if they give their approval or even think for a second of asking for it.

that article trys to create the impression that Serbia has to decide NOW, ...about such a step.

why for heavens sake that kind of hurry?

Serbia has all the time of the world, to watch the situation, and how those "democratically" composed european countries behave towards Serbia.

and then, Serbia will have the opportunity to see who and what is in Serbia´s interest.

but there is definitely no reason to hurry up hysterically, like some seem to want it.

Mr Jeremic, when you use such phrase "historic offer2 why don't you explain what is so historic in that "carrot offers". I agree that Serbia must or should cooperate with the EU but it does not have to be necessarily its potential member. We are supposed to defend our interests, and tales that the best way to defend its interests is to be member of the EU I don't buy. First defend Kosovo Mr Jeremic and then with Serbia as a whole you can start some negotiations. I appreciate your enthusiasm but take into consideration that we should not accept EU at any costs. Of course I also understand that you want Tadic to win, which is OK but don't fool us all around with that historic carrot-like offer.

"Don't we all want that a solution come through the Security Council? That is not a rocket science...) The problem is that Russia is using blocking policies and is going against the majority of the Security Coucil members. Russia has said that is agaist Kosova's independence. Fair enough as a sovereign country but NOT as a blocking country!
(EA, 30 January 2008 12:26) "

I have more bad news for you. China is against Kosovo independence too -- guided by their self-interests over Tibet and Taiwan!

Your red lines on your relations with EU, mr Jeremi,
should be co-operation only on equal footing with no strings attached.The offer
they made to you will be conditional and new criteria
wiil be introduced,at a later
date, for Serbias EU
membership. Therefore,instead
of talking about historic
times you should be more
reserved because you don't
know what the EU and US have
in store for Serbia and its
people.

EA, the problem isn’t Russia, but the position of the EU and US government that Serbia must give up a part of its territory. It is a double standard when you look at the comments Miroslav Lajcak, the EU rep for Bosnia, made today: "Bosnia-Herzegovina is an internationally recognized state, its territorial integrity is guaranteed by the Dayton peace agreement and its existence cannot be questioned," Why is it that Serbia, which is also an internationally recognized state with its territorial integrity guaranteed by UN Resolution 1244 must be subject to a double standard?

Nick, people with your attitude is the reason there cannot be peace in the Balkans. Regardless of whether Nikolic wins the election or not, Serbia will make it in the EU, and way before Kosovo. You are correct about one thing. Serbia shouldn’t interrupt your mistake. The EU obviously wants Serbia in the EU and will get its way. Too bad that your mistake won’t be forgotten by Serbians when Kosovo wants to join. As Greece is to Macedonia’s EU and NATO aspirations, so to will Serbia be to Kosovo’s EU aspirations.

Johnny,

Member states of the European Union are not supposed to defend their own interests first, they are supposed to defend the interests of the community first.

-The one must be naive to believe in this. What do you think why and to whom the Balkans serves for implementin its agenda and scoring its interests and?

Johnny,

The EU has indeed a lot to offer to Serbia, but Europe will expect something in return - true European values. And that is something that Serbia simply doesn't have.

-This only proves how little or nothing you know about Serbia. Perhaps Albania and Albanians have true European values. Give me a break. Serbia just has its principles that stick to them.