Pristina, Kosovo (BETAPHOTO/ANDRIJA IGIC)
The European Union has instituted measures against Pristina over its failure to take action to deescalate the situation in northern Kosovo and Kosovan institutions and the Kosovo government were notified on June 28, the EU announced on July 1.
An unnamed EU spokesperson confirmed for media outlets in Pristina that work in working bodies within the Stabilization and Association Agreement had been suspended, and that Pristina would not be invited to high-level meetings, while bilateral visits had been suspended.
European Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi confirmed on June 30 that the measures were in force, saying that Kosovo was not included in a EUR2.1 billion fund approved by the Western Balkan Investments Operative Board.
According to the spokesperson, the measures against Pristina are temporary and reversible depending on developments on the ground and the decisions on deescalation that Kosovo Premier Albin Kurti can bring. The EU is closely watching to see whether Serbia will meet Brussels' official demands and Brussels is ready to take steps if not, the EU said.
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