Fuele says Belgrade-Pristina relations are the key for EU integration

Belgrade will have to remain fully committed to normalizing relations with Pristina, outlined EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele.

Fuele was present in Tuesday’s meeting in Brussels, where Serbia’s EU accession talks were officially given a start.

“Belgrade must continue to implement the Brussels Agreement and step up efforts aimed at reaching European standards, as well as carrying out reforms, particularly with respect to the rule of law”, Fuele said.

The EU commissioner rejected objections that the EU is placing more emphasis on the Kosovo issue than on internal reforms.