The analytical department of the European Parliament in its latest report assesses that "full recognition of Kosovo and its membership in most international institutions is still very far, although more than 100 countries, including 23 EU member states, have recognized Kosovo".
In the report of the analytical center, which serves to inform European parliamentarians about the development of the situation in the areas discussed in the European Parliament, it is stated that relations between Belgrade and Pristina are strained, and progress towards normalization is at a standstill.
"Despite increasing pressure on both sides, with the aim of finally reaching an agreement that would open the door to EU membership, relations remain strained, and progress towards normalization is at a standstill," the EP concludes.
The report also states that Serbia "still sees its former province as part of its territory" and that the EU conditioned "the accession of both Serbia and Kosovo to the Union by prior normalization of relations between the two parties" and reminds that since 2011, with mediation The EU, the two sides resolved some of the "technical issues", but until today, disagreements prevent everyday communication in the field of trade, energy, crossing borders, reports Tanjug.
"Despite efforts to integrate the majority Serb community from the north of Kosovo, Pristina continues to struggle with control of that region. Although autonomy was agreed for the majority Serb community in Kosovo in 2013 and 2015, progress in this matter is at an impasse," it says. to the report of the think tank service of the European Parliament.
It is also added that in 2018, the president of Serbia and the president of Kosovo initiated the idea of "correcting the borders", which, as stated, was strongly criticized by Germany, due to the fear of triggering instability and questioning other borders in the Western Balkans.
In the report of analysts working for the European Parliament, it is added that the idea of exchanging territories has strong resistance both "within Serbia and within Kosovo".
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