Igor Simić, member of the Presidency of the Serbian List, has once again claimed that the rights of Serbs in Kosovo are being violated, this time targeting the integration of education and healthcare into Kosovo’s system.
Speaking to Radio Television of Serbia (RTS), Simić described the enforcement of the Law on Foreigners, set to come into effect on 15 March, as a direct attack on the Serbian population. He asserted that Prishtina is attempting administrative persecution of Serbs and that the integration of schools and healthcare represents a violation of Serbian rights.
“No Serbian parent is willing to have their child taught that Jashari is a hero or receive treatment from inadequately trained doctors,” Simić said, framing the situation as a hostage-like environment for Serbs.
Experts and Kosovo officials note that these claims misrepresent the situation, as Serbian citizens remain entitled to use Kosovo’s public education and healthcare systems like all other residents. The Law on Foreigners requires work permits or licenses for professional employment for those without Kosovo-issued documents, a standard legal procedure that applies broadly and is not targeted at the Serbian community.
Simić also claimed that the international community’s silence is complicit in alleged ethnic targeting, a statement widely criticized by local authorities as part of a political narrative rather than reflecting legal or factual realities on the ground.
Kosovo authorities had announced a preparatory period for implementing the law in September 2025, and the full enforcement is scheduled for 15 March 2026, affecting employment procedures for professionals across multiple sectors, including education and healthcare.
