Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani suggested on Friday that Pristina may consider unilaterally implementing parts of its agreement with Serbia if Belgrade continues to stall on its obligations. Speaking to local media, Osmani proposed tying Kosovo’s commitments to international guarantees for security, fresh recognitions of independence, and membership in global organizations.
“If our international partners support us with security guarantees, recognitions, and access to international bodies, we are open to discussing a new approach,” Osmani said. She emphasized that this is her personal idea, not an official stance of Kosovo’s institutions.
The 2013 Brussels Agreement and subsequent talks have been marred by mutual accusations of non-compliance. Serbia insists on establishing an Association of Serb-Majority Municipalities, while Kosovo accuses Belgrade of selective implementation and destabilizing measures, such as declaring Kosovo a “zone of special social protection” for Serbs.
The United States and European Union have condemned Serbia’s recent moves, calling them violations of the dialogue framework. EU spokesperson Peter Stano urged both sides to avoid unilateral actions and focus on implementing the normalization agreement reached in Ohrid last year. “Progress in dialogue directly impacts progress in EU membership processes for both sides,” Stano said.
Osmani cited Kosovo’s 2008 unilateral implementation of the Ahtisaari Plan, which led to its declaration of independence, international recognitions, and membership in key organizations. She expressed hope for stronger coordination with the U.S. to advance Kosovo’s global standing.
Kosovo and Serbia remain at odds over the normalization process, a critical step for their aspirations of joining the European Union.
