News - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/kosovo/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?1702480414 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Kosovo – Order issued by the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo regarding cash transactions (2 Feb. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/kosovo/news/article/kosovo-order-issued-by-the-central-bank-of-the-republic-of-kosovo-regarding?xtor=RSS-1 France is concerned by the order issued by the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo restricting all cash transactions in the country to euros, effective February 1, 2024. This order, which was decided upon in a rushed, unconcerted manner, will impact the daily life of the Serbian community in Kosovo, which is heavily dependent on payments from Serbia made in Serbian dinars. Given the absence of alternative solutions at this time, France calls for the immediate suspension of this measure (…) 2024-02-02 18:38:07 58908_277548 Kosovo - Condemnation of the attack on the police (25.09.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/kosovo/news/article/kosovo-condemnation-of-the-attack-on-the-police-25-09-23?xtor=RSS-1 France strongly condemns the unacceptable attack on the Kosovo police that took place on September 24, leaving one police officer dead and two others injured. France offers its condolences to the families of the victims and calls for the perpetrators to be swiftly brought to justice. The gravity of these events underscores the urgent need for both Serbia and Kosovo to act responsibly in order to decrease tensions and re-engage in good faith in the EU-facilitated Dialogue, which is the only (…) 2023-09-25 16:29:48 58908_275389 Clashes in northern Kosovo (29 May 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/kosovo/news/article/clashes-in-northern-kosovo-29-may-2023?xtor=RSS-1 France expresses its full solidarity with the soldiers of the KFOR mission, several of whom were wounded today in clashes in northern Kosovo when they intervened, in the course of their duties, between Serb demonstrators and the Kosovo police force. It condemns this violence in the strongest terms and calls on the parties, in particular the Kosovo Government, to immediately take the required measures to reduce tensions. It is more essential than ever for Pristina and Belgrade to show (…) 2023-05-30 11:57:06 58908_273524 Joint statement by France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States of America - violence in the North of Kosovo (26.05.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/kosovo/news/article/joint-statement-by-france-italy-germany-the-united-kingdom-and-the-united?xtor=RSS-1 We condemn Kosovo's decision to force access to municipal buildings in northern Kosovo despite our call for restraint. We call on Kosovo's authorities to immediately step back and de-escalate, and to closely coordinate with EULEX and KFOR. We condemn attacks on EULEX in Zvecan. We are concerned by Serbia's decision to raise the level of readiness of its Armed Forces at the border with Kosovo and call all parties for maximum restraint, avoiding inflammatory (…) 2023-05-26 22:37:16 58908_273503 Serbia/ Kosovo - Agreement in Ohrid (18.03.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/kosovo/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 58908_272140 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/kosovo/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 58908_271798 Kosovo – Removal of roadblocks (Dec. 29, 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/kosovo/news/article/kosovo-removal-of-roadblocks-dec-29-2022?xtor=RSS-1 We welcome the announcement that roadblocks in northern Kosovo will quickly be dismantled and we commend EU and U.S. efforts to achieve this result. We call on Serbian and Kosovan authorities to continue working constructively to ease tensions on the ground and to move toward an agreement to normalize relations through the EU-brokered dialogue. All commitments made as a result of this dialogue must be (…) 2022-12-29 16:32:44 58908_270713 Kosovo submits its application to join the European Union (17 Dec. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/kosovo/news/article/kosovo-submits-its-application-to-join-the-european-union-17-dec-2022?xtor=RSS-1 France supports Kosovo's future in Europe, as it does that of the other Western Balkans countries. It calls on Kosovo to continue the reforms necessary for it to move closer to Europe, particularly in terms of the rule of law and the protection of people belonging to minorities. France will continue to support the efforts made in this area. Kosovo, like Serbia, must also engage responsibly and constructively in dialogue with a view to normalizing relations between Belgrade and Pristina, an (…) 2022-12-19 10:56:07 58908_270540 Serbia-Kosovo – France is concerned about the situation in North Kosovo (12 Dec. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/kosovo/news/article/serbia-kosovo-france-is-concerned-about-the-situation-in-north-kosovo-12-dec?xtor=RSS-1 France is very concerned about the situation in North Kosovo and strongly condemns the unacceptable attack on the EULEX Kosovo mission and all the acts of violence on the ground. It urges the parties to show the utmost restraint and a sense of responsibility to reduce tensions. France fully supports the European mediation, which must make progress on a comprehensive, legally binding agreement between Serbia and Kosovo and make headway on the two countries' prospects of a future in Europe. (…) 2022-12-12 16:26:07 58908_270393 Serbia - Kosovo - Q&A 2 - (Nov. 14, 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/kosovo/news/article/serbia-kosovo-q-a-2-nov-14-2022?xtor=RSS-1 Q : Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić came to Paris for the Paris Peace Forum, where he met with President Macron. What was Mr. Macron's message to Mr. Vučić? Did he make any headway on the Kosovo issue? Will President Macron pay an official visit to Serbia early next year, as the Serbian President announced? Thank you. A: We refer you to the President's Office. 2022-11-14 19:27:32 58908_269771