{"id":85045,"date":"2026-06-04T14:36:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T12:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=85045"},"modified":"2026-06-04T18:09:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T16:09:23","slug":"costa-to-vucic-kosovo-serbia-dialogue-and-the-ohrid-agreement-are-vital-for-regional-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/costa-to-vucic-kosovo-serbia-dialogue-and-the-ohrid-agreement-are-vital-for-regional-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Costa to Vu\u010di\u0107: Kosovo\u2013Serbia Dialogue and the Ohrid Agreement Are Vital for Regional Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The President of the\u00a0European Council,\u00a0Ant\u00f3nio Costa, called on\u00a0Serbia\u00a0to accelerate its reform agenda and advance dialogue with\u00a0Kosovo, stressing that European Union enlargement is a strategic necessity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking at a joint press conference with Serbian President\u00a0Aleksandar Vu\u010di\u0107, Costa stated that the path toward EU membership is based on trust and tangible progress in three key areas:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Good-neighborly relations and regional cooperation.<\/li>\n<li>Alignment with EU policies and values.<\/li>\n<li>Implementation of internal reforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costa emphasized that the\u00a0Belgrade\u2013Pristina dialogue\u00a0and the full implementation of the\u00a0Ohrid Agreement\u00a0remain essential for regional stability and security.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He also called for further progress in:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>The rule of law.<\/li>\n<li>Media freedom.<\/li>\n<li>Electoral reform in line with international recommendations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While welcoming the adoption of four electoral laws last week, Costa noted that Serbia must still address concerns regarding the misuse of state resources and pressure on voters.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Costa, the door to the\u00a0European Union\u00a0remains open for Serbia, but the time for concrete decisions and actions is now. He stressed that the pace of European integration ultimately depends on Serbia\u2019s own commitment and determination to carry out the required reforms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In his remarks, Costa described EU enlargement as more than just an opportunity:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIn these times of global geopolitical uncertainty and economic instability, enlargement is not merely an option. It is a geostrategic necessity for Europe. It is an investment in peace, stability, security, and prosperity for our continent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He further underlined that Serbia\u2019s accession process should involve all sectors of society, including the opposition and civil society, arguing that EU membership is not solely the responsibility of the government but a national project requiring broad societal engagement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costa concluded by reaffirming the EU\u2019s support for Serbia\u2019s European path:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe European Union remains Serbia\u2019s most important partner in trade, investment, and the strengthening of democratic institutions. We want to do more and are ready to do more. But the pace of progress depends on Serbia itself. The EU\u2019s door remains open, but the moment for decisive action is now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He expressed confidence that, through cooperation and commitment, Serbia could achieve the shared goal of becoming a full member of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The President of the\u00a0European Council,\u00a0Ant\u00f3nio Costa, called on\u00a0Serbia\u00a0to accelerate its reform agenda and advance dialogue with\u00a0Kosovo, stressing that European Union enlargement is a strategic necessity. 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