EU calls for demolitions in Ujman to be halted pending final court ruling

The European Union has called on Kosovo’s institutions to suspend any further demolitions of buildings in the area of Lake Ujman until the competent court reaches a final decision on the ownership claims.

Anitta Hipper, spokesperson for the EU’s chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, on foreign policy and security issues, was asked about the demolition of buildings owned by the public company “Ibër-Lepenc” in Zubin Potok, and whether Brussels was considering taking measures if the demolitions continued.

“We regret the demolition of the houses, especially given that the ownership claims remain under judicial review,” Hipper said, according to KosovaPress.

She stressed that the EU was calling on Kosovo’s institutions not to carry out any further demolitions and to cooperate with the affected residents and local authorities to reach sustainable solutions that comply with the law.

According to Hipper, all action with irreversible consequences, including demolitions, should be halted until the competent court issues a final decision on the ownership claims that remain unresolved.