News - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/serbia/news/?xtor=RSS-1 en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480409 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Serbia – Kosovo – Release of Kosovo police officers (27 June 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/serbia/news/article/serbia-kosovo-release-of-kosovo-police-officers-27-june-2023?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the release of three Kosovo police officers following the decision of the court in Kraljevo (Serbia). This is an important first stage in the de-escalation of tensions between Kosovo and Serbia. Similarly, we call on the Kosovo authorities also to commit to this approach without delay, in accordance with the parameters set by the European Union to end the crisis, which remain valid. It is more essential than ever for Pristina and Belgrade to demonstrate a responsible (…) 2023-06-27 16:58:22 55705_274024 Serbia – Kosovo – Release of Kosovo police officers (26 June 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/serbia/news/article/serbia-kosovo-release-of-kosovo-police-officers-26-june-2023-274021?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the release of three Kosovo police officers following the decision of the court in Kraljevo (Serbia). This is an important first stage in the de-escalation of tensions between Kosovo and Serbia. Similarly, we call on the Kosovo authorities also to commit to this approach without delay, in accordance with the parameters set by the European Union to end the crisis, which remain valid. It is more essential than ever for Pristina and Belgrade to demonstrate a responsible (…) 2023-06-27 16:42:40 55705_274021 Serbia – Mass shooting in Mladenovac (May 5, 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/serbia/news/article/serbia-mass-shooting-in-mladenovac-may-5-2023?xtor=RSS-1 We were shocked and appalled to learn about a new mass shooting yesterday evening in Mladenovac, Serbia, which resulted in numerous casualties. We offer our most heartfelt condolences to the bereaved and we wish those who were wounded a speedy recovery. France stands with Serbia and expresses its wholehearted solidarity with the Serbian people and authorities amid this tragedy. 2023-05-05 17:25:54 55705_273059 Serbia – Shooting at Vladislav Ribkinar School (3 May 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/serbia/news/article/serbia-shooting-at-vladislav-ribkinar-school-3-may-2023?xtor=RSS-1 We were deeply shocked to learn about the shooting at Vladislav Ribkinar School in Belgrade on the morning of 3 May, which resulted in a large number of casualties among the pupils and teachers, including one pupil of French nationality. Our thoughts go out to the bereaved, to whom we extend our most heartfelt condolences, and to the many people wounded, to whom we wish a speedy recovery. Our staff and embassy in Belgrade are making active efforts to provide their full support to our (…) 2023-05-03 18:57:56 55705_272983 Serbia – Meeting between Catherine Colonna and her Serbian counterpart (20.04.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/serbia/news/article/serbia-meeting-between-catherine-colonna-and-her-serbian-counterpart-20-04-23?xtor=RSS-1 Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna met with Ivica Dačić, Serbia's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. The two ministers discussed bilateral relations between France and Serbia. Ms. Colonna reiterated France's support for Serbia's European prospects, encouraging Serbia to continue the necessary reforms, including the alignment of its foreign policy with our common security. She underscored France's commitment to dialogue between Belgrade and (…) 2023-04-21 08:39:09 55705_272687 Serbia/ Kosovo - Agreement in Ohrid (18.03.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/serbia/news/article/serbia-kosovo-agreement-in-ohrid-18-03-23?xtor=RSS-1 Following the March 18th meeting in Ohrid, North Macedonia, which was hosted by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, Serbia and Kosovo agreed on the implementation of the EU-backed agreement to normalize relations between the two countries. This represents significant progress for the stability of the Western Balkans and the security of the European continent. It also bolsters both countries' EU membership prospects, thanks to the European mediation (…) 2023-03-22 10:59:26 55705_272139 Serbia – Kosovo – Agreement in principle between Serbia and Kosovo on the EU proposal to normalize relations (27.02.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/serbia/news/article/serbia-kosovo-agreement-in-principle-between-serbia-and-kosovo-on-the-eu?xtor=RSS-1 Following yesterday's meeting in Brussels hosted by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, Serbia and Kosovo agreed in principle to the EU-backed agreement to normalize relations between their two countries. France welcomes this courageous decision. It now expects Serbia and Kosovo to commit without reservation and in the same spirit of compromise to implement this agreement, which is vital to the stability of the Western Balkans. It also reiterates (…) 2023-03-01 09:23:03 55705_271797 Serbia – Kosovo – Agreement between Belgrade and Pristina (24 Nov. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/serbia/news/article/serbia-kosovo-agreement-between-belgrade-and-pristina-24-nov-2022?xtor=RSS-1 We welcome the agreement reached yesterday between Serbia and Kosovo under the aegis of the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Mr Josep Borrell. Through the agreement, the two parties pledged to take immediate measures concerning licence plates in order to avoid escalation. They also agreed to continue without delay the talks on normalizing their relations, on the basis of the proposal made by the High Representative, with the support of (…) 2022-11-25 18:15:08 55705_270024 Serbia – Kosovo – France regrets the lack of an agreement between Serbia and Kosovo (21 Nov. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/serbia/news/article/serbia-kosovo-france-regrets-the-lack-of-an-agreement-between-serbia-and-kosovo?xtor=RSS-1 France regrets the lack of an agreement between Serbia and Kosovo following the November 21st meeting in Brussels under the auspices of the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell. We join in the EU's calls to avoid taking any unilateral actions that are liable to exacerbate tensions. We urge the two parties, and particularly Kosovo, to accept the compromise proposal formulated by the EU. France fully supports the European mediation (…) 2022-11-22 18:59:32 55705_269936 Serbia-Kosovo – Free movement agreement between Serbia and Kosovo (08.27.22) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/serbia/news/article/serbia-kosovo-free-movement-agreement-between-serbia-and-kosovo-08-27-22?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the free movement agreement reached by Serbia and Kosovo on August 27, part of a dialogue mediated by the EU in consultation with the United States. France encourages the parties to fully normalize relations in the same spirit of compromise. 2022-08-30 11:29:01 55705_268442