2010-09-15T02:31:42Z https://www.treffpunkteuropa.de/The-Need-to-Recognise-Kosovo#comment8598 2010-09-15T02:31:42Z

<p>And I agree again.</p> <p>Well, you can read a brief impression report on what I've experienced there in an article that will be published today (Wednesday) in the German section of our blog.</p>

2010-09-13T15:46:36Z https://www.treffpunkteuropa.de/The-Need-to-Recognise-Kosovo#comment8596 2010-09-13T15:46:36Z

<p>Hey Vincent, And I agree with you. The only chance that Serbian politicians are not going to lose their face is the leverage power of the EU. How should the EU, however, seriously pressure Serbia as long as not all EU member states have recognized Kosovo ? Thus, the more important it is that ALL EU countries recognize Kosovo. Both countries hopefully join the EU, they definitely have a mutual interest in that. It depends a lot on the 5 EU member states to move and increase leverage. Best, Johannes</p>

2010-09-13T14:26:51Z https://www.treffpunkteuropa.de/The-Need-to-Recognise-Kosovo#comment8595 2010-09-13T14:26:51Z

<p>Hi Johannes,</p> <p>I definitely agree with you. I was in Kosovo for 3 days during the summer and a European perspective is essential there ! Though, I also heard the Serbian point of view and it a real dilemma for their politicians. They cannot grand independence, otherwise they would totally loose their face. The EU might be the only institutions that could bring both together, as the two want to join the Union.</p>