EU "to give Serbia deadline about Kosovo, 2019 key year"
A comprehensive normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo, in the form of a legally binding agreement, is "urgent" for the EU.
Source: Vecernje novosti
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According to the the article, which noted that the document should officially be presented in February, an agreement between Belgrade and Pristina is of essential importance for the European perspective of both Kosovo and Serbia and the wider region.
It is stressed that the EU high representative will intensify her engagement in facilitating negotiations between Pristina and Belgrade in order to achieve normalization of relations in the form of a legally binding agreement.
The strategy also includes an "indicative illustration" of the steps required to complete the process of Serbia's accession to the EU by 2025, which is the best case scenario. Thus, at the latest by the end of 2019, among other things, Belgrade should meet the transitional criteria under chapter 35, relating to Kosovo.
The document reportedly also contains this statement: "Serbia and Kosovo need to achieve a comprehensive normalization of relations at the latest by this stage, which should pave the way for further substantial progress of Kosovo on the path of European integration."
All this means that in less than two years, Belgrade and Pristina should close all controversial issues, which is too ambitious, given the slow pace of the previous dialogue, writes the newspaper.
Those Vercenje Novosti spoke with, however, believe that it is not impossible to reach an agreement with Pristina by the end of next year - but with the "assistance" of influential states. Thus, FPN professor Dragan Djukanovic believes that normalization of relations can be achieved by the end of this or at the latest in early 2019, while former ambassador Milovan Bozinovic told the daily it was his impression that the government was psychologically preparing the public for major decisions.
Why Serbia should never sign recognition of Kosovo or vote for entry into Europe.
Read this book: Germany’s Conquest of the Balkans
[link]
(Nenad, 30 March 2018 14:10)
EU should know that they have a pretty abysmal and tragic history when it comes to giving Serbia "deadlines". Let's just say that the one they gave us on July 23, 1914 didn't go over too well.
(DEDA CVETKO, 28 January 2018 05:12)
DEDA, or is your name Dodo, I have news for you: The EU did not exist in 1914. However, Milosevic was given 31 "deadlines" by NATO, concerning Kosova during 1998-1999. We all know how that turned out for Serbia.
(The Count of Kosova, 30 January 2018 05:41)
All-Serbian referendum includin Kraina and Bosna will be the best respond. The later it is held the betterr. It will give time for Russia, China, Turkey ect. to make their proposals too ...
EU should know that they have a pretty abysmal and tragic history when it comes to giving Serbia "deadlines". Let's just say that the one they gave us on July 23, 1914 didn't go over too well.
(DEDA CVETKO, 28 January 2018 05:12)
Florin and Mike D well said. Azir you are forgetting that Albos and North Korea were best of friends as if they are Kumovi. Dosta sviranje od tebe.
(Mike Sujdovic, 27 January 2018 04:33)
No other alternative for Serbia. They don't want to join NATO (for now), and if EU says no to them Serbs will become like North Korea.
(Avni, 26 January 2018 19:50)
@ avni - really? 😂 yeah...hang your hat on that one!
(Watcher, 27 January 2018 01:06)
Very good Dude.
The injustice and humiliation is hard to endure. We have seen worse.
Roll with the punches, try and appeal to those who would like a sustainable long term solution.
(Stan, 26 January 2018 23:09)
Brussels has categorically stated that Pristina must a) implement the Serb municipalities, b) must ratify the border agreement with Montenegro and c) must support the war crimes court in the Hague.
It is refusing all three.
Yet we are to believe that Pristina can just 'wait it out'.
Bizarre.
Them deaf, dumb and blind boys sure can't play any mean pinball.
(EU Dude, 26 January 2018 21:46)
No other alternative for Serbia. They don't want to join NATO (for now), and if EU says no to them Serbs will become like North Korea.
(Avni, 26 January 2018 19:50)
I, ________, a prime minister of Serbia do agree to the following terms:
- Remove all pretexts from territorial claims of all my neighbors
- Remove all mentions of Kosovo from constitution, including its people, resources, etc
- Recognize all its institutions and do agree to communicate and cooperate on all matters
- Abolish all parallel institutions and fundings
- Stop preventing ROK from joining all international institutions
- Stop interfering in Kosovo's internal affairs such as armies, elections, etc
in return,
I, ___…__ prime minister of Republic of Kosovo agree to:
- Not to prevent the work of the Constitutional Court's Special Chamber
- Not to prevent Serbia's joining different international institutions
- Creating the Association of communities in accordance with Constitution
- Encourage law enforcers to find and punish crimes against all minorities
Traitor of Serbia, ___…__
Traitor of Kosovo, ___…__
EU Representative, ___…__
.......Thus, FPN professor Dragan Djukanovic believes that normalization of relations can be achieved by the end of this or at the latest in early 2019, while former ambassador Milovan Bozinovic told the daily it was his impression that the government was psychologically preparing the public for major decisions.
——————-
That is exactly what is happening now. The Serbian government is trying to show itself as being tough and a defender of the Serb people with tough talk being thrown at Croatia. Hoping Croatia will respond so as to distract the people from what is being negotiated with Kosovo.
The Albanians in Kosovo just have to play it cool, show small movement and slowly run out the clock while the Serbian people focus their attention on Croatia. The next thing you know there will be deal which will be put to a referendum and thereby seal the future of Serbia’s relationship with the EU and Kosovo for the better or worse.
(Mark.W, 26 January 2018 16:59)
Azir, do you know how utterly stupid you sound squawking day in and day out on this site? You're like a little child with abandonment issues screaming for attention. The only reason B92 posts your hate-filled bile is because they realize you're more laughable than hurtful. Get a life. Get a job. Get a grip. Get off this site.
(Shut Up, Azir, 26 January 2018 16:22)
I'm so sorry for the serbs they just don't realize that the E.U. is a dictatorship. and it's going to collapse sooner or later.the serbs should listen to the song zemljo moja4
(Nick, 26 January 2018 15:43)
"Serbia and Kosovo need to achieve a comprehensive normalization of relations at the latest by this stage, which should pave the way for further substantial progress of Kosovo on the path of European integration."
What about substantial progress of Serbia? Serbia will never recognize Kosovo. These talks will prove to be meaningless after nothing is achieved.
(Canadian Obilic, 26 January 2018 15:39)
Serbia could have lost Vojvodina, Nis & sandjak, and Preshevo & bujanovc as well!!!
(Peter The Rocky Mountains, 26 January 2018 13:10)
Not before Albania loses Skadar, Northern Epiros, Mala Prespa, and is forced to apologize for destabilizing the entire Balkan region for more than a century with their expansionism and poor grammar skills :)
(LOL, 26 January 2018 15:15)
Serbia should do very little to expedite the the kosovo solution as its not their problem in a way. EU created the banana republic and now wants to wash its hands clean by knee jerking a solution into place.
(George, 26 January 2018 12:33)
Serbia could have lost Vojvodina, Nis & sandjak, and Preshevo & bujanovc as well!!!
(Peter The Rocky Mountains, 26 January 2018 13:10)
Not before Albania loses Skadar, Northern Epiros, Mala Prespa, and is forced to apologize for destabilizing the entire Balkan region for more than a century with their expansionism and poor grammar skills :)
(LOL, 26 January 2018 15:15)
Serbia should do very little to expedite the the kosovo solution as its not their problem in a way. EU created the banana republic and now wants to wash its hands clean by knee jerking a solution into place.
(George, 26 January 2018 12:33)
Azir, do you know how utterly stupid you sound squawking day in and day out on this site? You're like a little child with abandonment issues screaming for attention. The only reason B92 posts your hate-filled bile is because they realize you're more laughable than hurtful. Get a life. Get a job. Get a grip. Get off this site.
(Shut Up, Azir, 26 January 2018 16:22)
Florin and Mike D well said. Azir you are forgetting that Albos and North Korea were best of friends as if they are Kumovi. Dosta sviranje od tebe.
(Mike Sujdovic, 27 January 2018 04:33)
I'm so sorry for the serbs they just don't realize that the E.U. is a dictatorship. and it's going to collapse sooner or later.the serbs should listen to the song zemljo moja4
(Nick, 26 January 2018 15:43)
"Serbia and Kosovo need to achieve a comprehensive normalization of relations at the latest by this stage, which should pave the way for further substantial progress of Kosovo on the path of European integration."
What about substantial progress of Serbia? Serbia will never recognize Kosovo. These talks will prove to be meaningless after nothing is achieved.
(Canadian Obilic, 26 January 2018 15:39)
No other alternative for Serbia. They don't want to join NATO (for now), and if EU says no to them Serbs will become like North Korea.
(Avni, 26 January 2018 19:50)
Brussels has categorically stated that Pristina must a) implement the Serb municipalities, b) must ratify the border agreement with Montenegro and c) must support the war crimes court in the Hague.
It is refusing all three.
Yet we are to believe that Pristina can just 'wait it out'.
Bizarre.
Them deaf, dumb and blind boys sure can't play any mean pinball.
(EU Dude, 26 January 2018 21:46)
EU should know that they have a pretty abysmal and tragic history when it comes to giving Serbia "deadlines". Let's just say that the one they gave us on July 23, 1914 didn't go over too well.
(DEDA CVETKO, 28 January 2018 05:12)
I, ________, a prime minister of Serbia do agree to the following terms:
- Remove all pretexts from territorial claims of all my neighbors
- Remove all mentions of Kosovo from constitution, including its people, resources, etc
- Recognize all its institutions and do agree to communicate and cooperate on all matters
- Abolish all parallel institutions and fundings
- Stop preventing ROK from joining all international institutions
- Stop interfering in Kosovo's internal affairs such as armies, elections, etc
in return,
I, ___…__ prime minister of Republic of Kosovo agree to:
- Not to prevent the work of the Constitutional Court's Special Chamber
- Not to prevent Serbia's joining different international institutions
- Creating the Association of communities in accordance with Constitution
- Encourage law enforcers to find and punish crimes against all minorities
Traitor of Serbia, ___…__
Traitor of Kosovo, ___…__
EU Representative, ___…__
.......Thus, FPN professor Dragan Djukanovic believes that normalization of relations can be achieved by the end of this or at the latest in early 2019, while former ambassador Milovan Bozinovic told the daily it was his impression that the government was psychologically preparing the public for major decisions.
——————-
That is exactly what is happening now. The Serbian government is trying to show itself as being tough and a defender of the Serb people with tough talk being thrown at Croatia. Hoping Croatia will respond so as to distract the people from what is being negotiated with Kosovo.
The Albanians in Kosovo just have to play it cool, show small movement and slowly run out the clock while the Serbian people focus their attention on Croatia. The next thing you know there will be deal which will be put to a referendum and thereby seal the future of Serbia’s relationship with the EU and Kosovo for the better or worse.
(Mark.W, 26 January 2018 16:59)
No other alternative for Serbia. They don't want to join NATO (for now), and if EU says no to them Serbs will become like North Korea.
(Avni, 26 January 2018 19:50)
@ avni - really? 😂 yeah...hang your hat on that one!
(Watcher, 27 January 2018 01:06)
Very good Dude.
The injustice and humiliation is hard to endure. We have seen worse.
Roll with the punches, try and appeal to those who would like a sustainable long term solution.
(Stan, 26 January 2018 23:09)
EU should know that they have a pretty abysmal and tragic history when it comes to giving Serbia "deadlines". Let's just say that the one they gave us on July 23, 1914 didn't go over too well.
(DEDA CVETKO, 28 January 2018 05:12)
DEDA, or is your name Dodo, I have news for you: The EU did not exist in 1914. However, Milosevic was given 31 "deadlines" by NATO, concerning Kosova during 1998-1999. We all know how that turned out for Serbia.
(The Count of Kosova, 30 January 2018 05:41)
All-Serbian referendum includin Kraina and Bosna will be the best respond. The later it is held the betterr. It will give time for Russia, China, Turkey ect. to make their proposals too ...
Why Serbia should never sign recognition of Kosovo or vote for entry into Europe.
Read this book: Germany’s Conquest of the Balkans
[link]
(Nenad, 30 March 2018 14:10)
Serbia should do very little to expedite the the kosovo solution as its not their problem in a way. EU created the banana republic and now wants to wash its hands clean by knee jerking a solution into place.
(George, 26 January 2018 12:33)
Serbia could have lost Vojvodina, Nis & sandjak, and Preshevo & bujanovc as well!!!
(Peter The Rocky Mountains, 26 January 2018 13:10)
Not before Albania loses Skadar, Northern Epiros, Mala Prespa, and is forced to apologize for destabilizing the entire Balkan region for more than a century with their expansionism and poor grammar skills :)
(LOL, 26 January 2018 15:15)
No other alternative for Serbia. They don't want to join NATO (for now), and if EU says no to them Serbs will become like North Korea.
(Avni, 26 January 2018 19:50)
I, ________, a prime minister of Serbia do agree to the following terms:
- Remove all pretexts from territorial claims of all my neighbors
- Remove all mentions of Kosovo from constitution, including its people, resources, etc
- Recognize all its institutions and do agree to communicate and cooperate on all matters
- Abolish all parallel institutions and fundings
- Stop preventing ROK from joining all international institutions
- Stop interfering in Kosovo's internal affairs such as armies, elections, etc
in return,
I, ___…__ prime minister of Republic of Kosovo agree to:
- Not to prevent the work of the Constitutional Court's Special Chamber
- Not to prevent Serbia's joining different international institutions
- Creating the Association of communities in accordance with Constitution
- Encourage law enforcers to find and punish crimes against all minorities
Traitor of Serbia, ___…__
Traitor of Kosovo, ___…__
EU Representative, ___…__
Azir, do you know how utterly stupid you sound squawking day in and day out on this site? You're like a little child with abandonment issues screaming for attention. The only reason B92 posts your hate-filled bile is because they realize you're more laughable than hurtful. Get a life. Get a job. Get a grip. Get off this site.
(Shut Up, Azir, 26 January 2018 16:22)
I'm so sorry for the serbs they just don't realize that the E.U. is a dictatorship. and it's going to collapse sooner or later.the serbs should listen to the song zemljo moja4
(Nick, 26 January 2018 15:43)
"Serbia and Kosovo need to achieve a comprehensive normalization of relations at the latest by this stage, which should pave the way for further substantial progress of Kosovo on the path of European integration."
What about substantial progress of Serbia? Serbia will never recognize Kosovo. These talks will prove to be meaningless after nothing is achieved.
(Canadian Obilic, 26 January 2018 15:39)
.......Thus, FPN professor Dragan Djukanovic believes that normalization of relations can be achieved by the end of this or at the latest in early 2019, while former ambassador Milovan Bozinovic told the daily it was his impression that the government was psychologically preparing the public for major decisions.
——————-
That is exactly what is happening now. The Serbian government is trying to show itself as being tough and a defender of the Serb people with tough talk being thrown at Croatia. Hoping Croatia will respond so as to distract the people from what is being negotiated with Kosovo.
The Albanians in Kosovo just have to play it cool, show small movement and slowly run out the clock while the Serbian people focus their attention on Croatia. The next thing you know there will be deal which will be put to a referendum and thereby seal the future of Serbia’s relationship with the EU and Kosovo for the better or worse.
(Mark.W, 26 January 2018 16:59)
Florin and Mike D well said. Azir you are forgetting that Albos and North Korea were best of friends as if they are Kumovi. Dosta sviranje od tebe.
(Mike Sujdovic, 27 January 2018 04:33)
No other alternative for Serbia. They don't want to join NATO (for now), and if EU says no to them Serbs will become like North Korea.
(Avni, 26 January 2018 19:50)
@ avni - really? 😂 yeah...hang your hat on that one!
(Watcher, 27 January 2018 01:06)
All-Serbian referendum includin Kraina and Bosna will be the best respond. The later it is held the betterr. It will give time for Russia, China, Turkey ect. to make their proposals too ...
EU should know that they have a pretty abysmal and tragic history when it comes to giving Serbia "deadlines". Let's just say that the one they gave us on July 23, 1914 didn't go over too well.
(DEDA CVETKO, 28 January 2018 05:12)
DEDA, or is your name Dodo, I have news for you: The EU did not exist in 1914. However, Milosevic was given 31 "deadlines" by NATO, concerning Kosova during 1998-1999. We all know how that turned out for Serbia.
(The Count of Kosova, 30 January 2018 05:41)
Brussels has categorically stated that Pristina must a) implement the Serb municipalities, b) must ratify the border agreement with Montenegro and c) must support the war crimes court in the Hague.
It is refusing all three.
Yet we are to believe that Pristina can just 'wait it out'.
Bizarre.
Them deaf, dumb and blind boys sure can't play any mean pinball.
(EU Dude, 26 January 2018 21:46)
Very good Dude.
The injustice and humiliation is hard to endure. We have seen worse.
Roll with the punches, try and appeal to those who would like a sustainable long term solution.
(Stan, 26 January 2018 23:09)
EU should know that they have a pretty abysmal and tragic history when it comes to giving Serbia "deadlines". Let's just say that the one they gave us on July 23, 1914 didn't go over too well.
(DEDA CVETKO, 28 January 2018 05:12)
Why Serbia should never sign recognition of Kosovo or vote for entry into Europe.
Read this book: Germany’s Conquest of the Balkans
[link]
(Nenad, 30 March 2018 14:10)