Tensions in Kosovo/ The German MP sheds light on the behind-the-scenes and comes out with a strong call: The Kosovar side must reduce its presence in the north, this is what led the situation to dangerous dynamics

In the framework of the efforts of Germany and France to mitigate the tensions in the north of Kosovo, which erupted in violence against the KFOR soldiers in recent days, Thomas Hacker, German liberal deputy, (FDP) and rapporteur for the Balkan countries, also expressed his opinion. West in the parliamentary group of liberals. "The last few days have shown that the unrest and the climate of mistrust in the north of Kosovo have led to dangerous dynamics that should not be tolerated and contradict the Ohrid Agreement."

The German MP has welcomed the request of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron for new elections in the four northern municipalities with Serbian majority in Kosovo. But according to Hacker, they can reduce tensions only if Lista Srpska participates and is freed from Belgrade's dictates. It is clear that a new boycott of the elections will not change the situation, emphasizes Thomas Hacker.

"The Kosovar side should reduce its disproportionate presence in the north of Kosovo and not try to extract political capital from the current security vacuum. This behavior only serves Belgrade's narrative and enables Vu?i? to divert attention from the internal political situation in Serbia." stated in a press release, the German MP, Thomas Hacker.