If Dritan Abazović was still prime minister, Montenegro would not vote against Kosovo’s membership in the Council of Europe.

In an interview with Euronews Albania journalist Alice Taylor in Brussels, Abazović justified his country’s position in this way.

“During my mandate, we fully supported Kosovo. But this is the new reality. This happens because the majority is created with parties that do not share the same vision, programs and values. They think it can work, I say the opposite.”

Asked about the lack of concrete results in the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, Abazović appealed to both sides.

“We have lost 20 years, we cannot wait for another 20, but we must be concrete. I support finding the final agreement between Serbia and Kosovo and invite both parties, governments, leaders to sit together and find a solution for the future of those people who see their lives in the region.”

Regarding the important electoral process in which the European Union will be involved, Abazović said that a triumph of the extreme right would not help the expansion of the European bloc.

“It will be a very bad message for us because no one will return to the past. The idea is to have a vision for the future. We need to see more solidarity in Europe, not the other way around. I support parties that promote enlargement. We must understand that expansion is not only for the benefit of our countries, but is an investment in the security and future of Europe.”

Beyond the good cooperation with the current president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, Abazovic sees the need for a new spirit.

“To be honest, I think it will be good for the European Commission to refresh itself. I think in some respects it could be more concrete, produce more results. I think Europe could be more productive than it is now.”