Kosovo 2005 aus deutscher Sicht
Kosovo 2005 from German Perspectives

Summary/Abstract: The Political Director in the German Federal Foreign Office outlines in his contribution his view that 2005 will be a “key year” for deciding Kosovo’s final status. He expresses his hope that the implementation of standards, having received a new dynamism under Prime Minister Haradinaj, will be continued by his successor without delay. The “review process” to be taken up in summer 2005 will not automatically lead to negotiations about status. Substantial progress is still required in improving the security, free movement and return of the Kosovo Serbs. In securing democracy and strengthening minority rights, decentralisation is seen as the key issue. Any solution to the status question should be based on a consensus of all parties involved, including Belgrade. Consequently, for the sake of its own interest, the Serb side should abandon its policy of boycotting the dialogue process. The European perspective should be both the framework for Kosovo’s future and an incentive for Belgrade to constructively participate in the search for a solution of the Kosovo question.

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