Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that dialogue remains the only viable path for resolving outstanding issues with Kosovo, following a meeting in Belgrade with EU Special Envoy Peter Sørensen.
According to Vučić, discussions focused on regional challenges, particularly the situation in Kosovo and the security of the Serb community. He claimed that Serbs face “significant insecurity” due to what he described as selective law enforcement and discrimination.
However, Vučić’s rhetoric continues to present claims that are not entirely substantiated, often portraying a distorted image of the situation of Serbs in Kosovo, despite the presence of international monitoring mechanisms and institutions on the ground.
Vučić criticized what he called “unilateral actions” by Prishtina, including the implementation of laws such as those related to foreigners and vehicle regulations, arguing that these measures place pressure on the Serb community and its institutions.
He reiterated Serbia’s commitment to the EU-facilitated normalization process and called for the implementation of previously reached agreements, including the establishment of the Association of Serb-majority municipalities.
At the same time, he warned that actions taken without agreement in Brussels risk increasing tensions and undermining stability, stressing the need for stronger and more consistent engagement by the European Union.
Meanwhile, Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti recently emphasized that Kosovo’s institutions operate in the interest of all citizens without discrimination. His government has also introduced temporary facilitative measures for Serb citizens in relation to the Law on Foreigners.
The EU continues efforts to revive the stalled dialogue process, with no high-level meeting between the two sides held since September 2023, despite ongoing diplomatic engagement.
