SNS, DSS agree: EU has alternative

Opposition SNS and DSS leaders Tomislav Nikolic and Vojislav Kostunica today agreed that the policy of "no alternative" to EU membership should be abandoned. "Both SNS and DSS concluded that the policy according to which the European Union has no alternative, which the Democratic Party had obviously started pursuing again a couple of days ago strongly and openly, should be abandoned," Nikolic said after a meeting held at the party headquarters. SNS, DSS agree: EU has alternative Nikolic and Kostunica said at a joint press conference that despite some disagreements they share a common interest and goal, which is calling of early parliamentary elections and removal of the current authorities. Responding to questions, the SNS and DSS leaders said that they did not discuss their possible joint participation in elections but announced that they will hold regular monthly meetings to discuss further activities. Nikolic said recently that EU membership is a condition for Serbia's economic survival and that for that reason he cannot cooperate with parties that would lead the country in a different direction. Kostunica, on the other hand, said ahead of the talks that his party finds any unacceptable any policy that sees no alternative to joining the EU. The meeting in Belgrade today (Tanjug)

SNS, DSS agree: EU has alternative

Nikolić and Koštunica said at a joint press conference that despite some disagreements they share a common interest and goal, which is calling of early parliamentary elections and removal of the current authorities.

Responding to questions, the SNS and DSS leaders said that they did not discuss their possible joint participation in elections but announced that they will hold regular monthly meetings to discuss further activities.

Nikolić said recently that EU membership is a condition for Serbia's economic survival and that for that reason he cannot cooperate with parties that would lead the country in a different direction.

Koštunica, on the other hand, said ahead of the talks that his party finds any unacceptable any policy that sees no alternative to joining the EU.