The rapporteur for Kosovo in the European Parliament, Viola von Cramon, has requested that the liberalization of visas for citizens of Kosovo should not be related to Kosovo-Serbia dialogue process.

This reaction of hers in “X” comes after the statement of the French president, Emmanuel Macron, who said that the decision to liberalize visas can be suspended if the parties to the dialogue are not responsible.

“Kosovo deserves the long overdue visa free regime. We want to be crystal clear here – visa-free travel is not and should not be linked to the Brussels Dialogue with Serbia. We find it important to talk about both Serbia and Kosovo when it comes to the review of economic cooperation and funds in case the situation does not de-escalate, as it not one party alone that is responsible for the process in the Dialogue. The citizens of Kosovo deserve as all the others in the Western Balkans – the freedom of movement across Europe and we are convinced that the EU will keep its promise allowing citizens of Kosovo to travel freely as of 1.1.2024,” wrote Von Cramon.