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The VLEN coalition has accused the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI\/BDI) of having formalized the Serbian language in the Municipality of Kumanovo, where Serbs make up approximately 6.5% of the population. Representatives of the coalition published a document which they claim proves DUI\u2019s support for the decision in 2010.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n
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According to VLEN, DUI demonstrated political will when it came to introducing Serbian as an official language, but failed to show the same commitment in addressing issues that directly affect Albanians.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is precisely this party, which today in opposition constantly speaks about Albanian national interests, that at the height of its power, on May 4, 2010, enabled the Serbian language to be introduced into official use in Kumanovo,\u201d said Granit Osmani, a representative of the VLEN political coalition.<\/p>\n

According to the coalition, issues such as the use of the Albanian language in the bar examination and the fair and adequate representation of Albanians have faced delays and a lack of commitment.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen it came to making Serbian an official language in Kumanovo, they had enthusiasm, votes, and political will. But when it came to solving the problems of Albanians, there was always procrastination,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

VLEN emphasized that it is not opposed to the official recognition of any language, but rather to what it considers unequal treatment of issues related to communities and their rights.<\/p>\n

As of the publication of this report, DUI had not issued any public response regarding the accusations or the document released by the VLEN coalition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The VLEN coalition has accused the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI\/BDI) of having formalized the Serbian language in the Municipality of Kumanovo, where Serbs make up approximately 6.5% of the population. Representatives of the coalition published a document which they claim proves DUI\u2019s support for the decision in 2010. 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