A briefing with representatives of European Union member states and EU institutions was held today at the Mission of Serbia to the EU in Brussels, focusing on the situation in Kosovo and the planned implementation of new regulations announced by authorities in Prishtina starting March 15.
The meeting was led by Petar Petković, head of the Serbian government’s Office for Kosovo, who said that EU diplomats were presented with what he described as the consequences of the proposed rules related to foreigners and vehicles.
According to Petković, Serbian officials outlined what they claim are potential impacts on people and institutions connected to the Serbian community, particularly in sectors such as healthcare, education, and universities. He stated that more than 10,000 people could be affected by the measures, which he characterized as discriminatory and escalatory.
During the briefing, Petković also criticized the policies of Albin Kurti, arguing that the measures were being pursued outside the framework of dialogue facilitated by the EU.
However, critics and officials in Kosovo note that such statements reflect a recurring political narrative used by Belgrade, portraying the situation as if Serbs are being forced out. In reality, many of the individuals referenced are de facto citizens or residents of Kosovo, and like all others living there, they are required to comply with the laws and legal framework of the Republic of Kosovo, including administrative and documentation regulations.
Petković reiterated that Serbia considers any attempt to weaken or close institutions linked to the Serbian community unacceptable, and called on EU member states to pressure Prishtina to halt what he described as unilateral steps. He also emphasized Serbia’s stated commitment to dialogue and a negotiated solution.
During the discussion, according to the Serbian representatives, they again raised the issue of establishing the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities, arguing that it should be addressed urgently within the EU-facilitated dialogue process between Belgrade and Prishtina.
