European Foreign Minister Josep Borrell underscored that normalizing relations between Serbia and Kosovo could open the door for both to pursue European Union membership. The remark came as talks continue and while Belgrade and Pristina work within a formal implementation framework that remains central to their future within the EU. Officials emphasize that the Brussels agreement reached on February 27 forms a solid basis for the actions that will shape their EU path, reinforcing the idea that the agreement and any measures implemented in line with its framework will be essential to their trajectory toward accession. The emphasis is on steady, concrete steps, not rhetoric, and a recognition that success will hinge on verifiable progress in governance, rule of law, and regional cooperation that meets the high standards of EU practice. In practical terms, the EU aims to ensure that every obligation is clear, measurable, and linked to the broader reform agenda that partners in the Western Balkans are expected to follow as they integrate closer to European norms and institutions.
