The formation of a new government in Belgrade has not been accompanied by any signals of a change in policy toward Kosovo. Ilija Srdanović, the leading candidate of the Student List, which won the elections in Serbia, said that dialogue and the implementation of the Brussels Agreement would continue, but only in accordance with Serbia’s Constitution.
In its platform, the Student List places the issue of Kosovo within the framework of the Serbian Constitution and UN Security Council Resolution 1244, emphasizing the need to improve the situation of Serbs in Kosovo.
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Representatives of civil society in Serbia do not foresee an immediate shift. Bojana Sellaković, of the National Convention on the EU, said that the dialogue could remain as it is, while the focus is expected to shift to other issues. Meanwhile, Dragana Gjurica, of the European Movement in Serbia, stressed that a change of government does not necessarily mean a new policy toward Kosovo, although it could create an opportunity for a different approach.
The European Union has made clear to Belgrade that a change of government does not affect the obligations arising from the dialogue. According to the EU, the Brussels Agreement and the Ohrid Annex remain unchanged obligations for Serbia.
Prime Minister Kurti has expressed hope that Serbia’s new leadership will reconsider its approach toward Kosovo. At the same time, Aleksandar Vučić has opposed handing Milan Radoičić over to Kosovo’s authorities.
