The spokesperson of the European Union, Peter Stano said on Monday that the Kosova Police has a mandate to investigate the attacks that were carried out in Banjska of Zveçan on September 24, while Serbia has an obligation to cooperate unconditionally.

He made these statements while being asked about the latest evidence published by the Kosova authorities regarding this attack.

He reiterated that the EU is waiting for the full results of the investigations, so that it has a clear overview of what happened, and based on them the member countries can take decisions, including any possible measures against Serbia.

Asked about Belgrade’s statements that the EU rule of law mission in Kosova, EULEX was not allowed to participate in the investigations, Stano said that “EULEX does not need a spokesperson who speaks on behalf of this mission.”On the other hand, it has its own office to answer the question”, replyed Stano.

“There is new evidence coming out every day. We do not comment on them, but we await the final results that clarify all the circumstances of the terrorist attack. We expect full cooperation from Serbia. The EU has clearly said that we are ready to take measures against Serbia too, if the member countries estimate that they have sufficient evidence,” said Stano.

The EU spokesperson leaves no doubt that Kosova authorities have the mandate to investigate Banjska’s case.

“This happened in the territory of Kosova and the investigations are carried out by the Kosova Police. We have very good cooperation with them,” he said.

Asked if it makes sense to continue the dialogue between Kosova and Serbia in this situation, since Serbia may also go to elections in December, the EU spokesperson said that the EU and its partners see the continuation of the dialogue as the only way to solve problems.

“There are always election cycles. But we must resume the dialogue, because it is the only way to normalize relations. If there was normalization, we would not have the situation we have. Therefore, we call on the EU and partners for the parties to return to the dialogue,” said Stano.

Kosova and Serbia have participated in the dialogue mediated by the EU, for the normalization of relations, since 2011. The parties have signed a number of agreements, but not all have been implemented.

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