Josep Borrell (BETAPHOTO/European Council/Zucchi Enzo/DS)
EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Josep Borrell said on Sept. 26 that he was continuing to follow developments in northern Kosovo closely and told both sides that any new provocations or unilateral and uncoordinated actions "are unacceptable."
"Serbia and Kosovo need to unconditionally de-escalate the situation on the ground, by immediately withdrawing special police units and dismantling roadblocks," Borrell said in a statement issued by the European External Action Service.
Borrell added that Belgrade and Pristina should find solutions to defuse the situation and agree on a way to move forward, stressing that the EU "will actively support these efforts." "Both Kosovo and Serbian leaders are fully responsible for any risks to the safety and well-being of local communities is on both Kosovo and Serbia. I stressed this in my calls with President (Aleksandar) Vucic and Prime Minister (Albin) Kurti this week," Borrell is quoted as saying.
He noted that the EU-mediated dialogue remained the only platform to address or resolve any issues between the two sides, including matters pertaining to the freedom of movement or vehicle license plates, adding that he "strongly urge[s] Kosovo and Serbia to use it."
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