Serbia’s Premier Responds to German Positions on Kosovo Tension
Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić has publicly challenged Germany’s approach to the ongoing situation in the self-proclaimed northern Kosovo and specifically questioned remarks made by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. The prime minister articulated her concerns in a post on a social media platform, emphasizing the need for clarity about the legal basis guiding Western positions as well as the criteria used to decide which standards should apply in complex regional disputes.
Brnabić asked whether certain United Nations Security Council resolutions should govern actions in Libya while others should be overlooked in the context of Serbia’s concerns over Kosovo. She described such selective application as “extreme nonsense” and stressed that consistency in international law is essential for regional stability and credibility in multilateral diplomacy.
She noted that leaders from the Group of Seven nations have in their most recent communiqués urged strict adherence to UN resolutions when addressing crises across the globe, including Libya, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, and other hotspots. The Serbian prime minister argued that these calls for compliance should be equally relevant when considering the status and governance of Kosovo, and that any deviation risks undermining the rule of law that underpins international order.
According to the Serbian government, the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs has signaled a stance that UN Security Council Resolution 1244 should be treated as outdated or disregarded, which Brnabić stated is unacceptable. She pointed to the assertion that Serbia possesses the right to request the return of certain security forces to Kosovo as an illustration of how tensions may be manipulated in ways that complicate the peace process and regional security dynamics.
The prime minister argued that high-tension rhetoric can generate a cycle of escalation, noting that a measured approach to disagreements is essential for maintaining dialogue and avoiding unilateral moves. She referenced the need for all parties to respect existing agreements and to refrain from unilateral steps that could destabilize the region or undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts toward normalization.
In responding to domestic and international observers who see Serbian policy as provocative, Brnabić urged careful consideration of language and policy choices that contribute to stability rather than inflaming a delicate situation. She emphasized that responsible leadership must balance national interests with the broader goal of peaceful coexistence and a sustainable path toward reconciliation and practical resolution of outstanding issues in Kosovo and the surrounding area. The discussion remains a focal point for regional confidence-building measures and hopes for a future where dialogue prevails over confrontation.