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Fabrizi: Continuation of Kosovo Negotiations Top Priority for EU

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Archive / News | 30.12.19 | access_time 13:01

Sam Fabrizi (Beta/Milan Obradovic)

Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the EU to Serbia Sem Fabrizi on Dec. 30 stated that the EU is encouraging the forming of Kosovo’s new government and the continuation of the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade, with the union’s mediation.

“The Union will continue to lead this process started by the United Nations and supported by the EU member states. The new EU High Representative has made it clear that it is a priority and has already announced he will be visiting, before long, Pristina and Belgrade. And yes, the taxes should be abolished,” Fabrizi told the Blic daily.

Commenting on the Serbian elections, he said that the EU “is encouraging all participants to return the political debate to where it belongs – in the Assembly, a place for a democratic debate and representation of the people.”

“The participation of parties in the elections is a necessary precondition that lends the citizens a legitimate right to express their will. It wouldn’t be right to say that the EU is not advocating for better election conditions. If you look at the report of the European Commission from previous years, you’ll see a request that the recommendations of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) should be applied,” explained Fabrizi.

According to him, “the European Parliament is now fully engaged and has offered a more lasting involvement in the work of the National Assembly.”

“The ODIHR intends to engage a full observation mission, which is in line with what the EU advocates,” concluded Fabrizi.

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