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"I have supported Joost Lagendijk’s report on the future of Kosovo and the role of the European Union. I agree with the rapporteur’s view that the action of the European Parliament should be unified and clear, as it is our future EU border and territory that are at stake. Everybody understands that the current situation is unsustainable and that further tactful and patient negotiations are necessary, including a large measure of European involvement.
I view the Ahtisaari document as an initial basis for discussions and efforts aimed at achieving a compromise. Europe must adopt a position that unambiguously points towards an agreement. I strongly believe that the final solution cannot be imposed under the threat of radicalisation in Kosovo or Serbia, but that it must reflect the interests of the people of Serbia as well as the Kosovo Albanians.
The two peoples must not live in hatred, as hatred breeds violence and is an obstacle to the region’s stability and security. I believe that the European Parliament’s report will send a strong message, offering the Western Balkans a European perspective, and leading to an acceptable compromise based on respect for international law and European democratic values. We MEPs from the new Member States know particularly well what a great motivation the prospect of EU accession was for our countries in carrying out many political and economic reforms. There can be no way back to the period before March 1999, and therefore I believe in a future agreement ensuring peace and stability in the Western Balkans."@en1
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