EU: Kosovo is acting contrary to its obligations towards us

“The EU has consistently stressed that the status of these structures should be resolved in accordance with the EU-facilitated dialogue, the agreements reached and the laws of Kosovo,” the EU spokesperson said in a statement. The EU warns that such actions negatively affect the lives of Kosovo citizens, “primarily Serbs.”

The European Union has expressed regret over the closure of Serbian pension and health insurance fund offices in northern Kosovo.

Through a statement by the spokesperson, the EU said that this action constitutes uncoordinated intervention by the acting Government of Kosovo and goes against the country's obligations and commitments to the European Union.

"The EU has consistently stressed that the status of these structures must be resolved in accordance with the EU-facilitated dialogue, the agreements reached and the laws of Kosovo," the spokesperson said in a statement.

The European Union warns that such actions negatively affect the lives of Kosovo citizens, "primarily Serbs, but also other communities."

"The EU calls on the outgoing Government and relevant institutions to refrain from provocative and harmful actions, seeking consultation with the local Serb community and international partners," the EU spokesperson said.

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A day ago, the North Mitrovica Inspectorate conducted inspections in the areas where these Serbian institutions operated.

According to the announcement from the Municipality of North Mitrovica, during the inspection it was found that the persons encountered in the facility did not have valid documentation for the exercise of the activity and for this reason, the work has been temporarily suspended, while the further procedure will be carried out in a regular manner, in accordance with the laws and powers in force.

The Health Insurance Fund in North Mitrovica operates within the framework of the Republican Health Insurance Fund of Serbia and provides services in the field of healthcare - such as verifying health records, work related to medical commissions, calculating, controlling and paying financial compensations, as well as verifying requests for medical-technical assistance and the like.

In the areas where Serbs live in Kosovo, all health and educational institutions operate according to the Serbian system.

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In 2024, Kosovo authorities began closing several Serbian institutions in Kosovo, including: the Post of Serbia, the Postal Savings Bank, temporary municipal bodies, social work centers, and others.

Meanwhile, days ago, facilities in Gracanica and Štrpce that were used by the Serbian Post were also taken under control by the Kosovo authorities.