Barac: It is not certain whether the West supports the formation of a transitional government in Pristina

Srdjan Barac from the Center for Social Stability, commenting on the Democratic League of Kosovo's (LDK) proposal to form a transitional government in Pristina, told Kosovo Online that any talk of transitional governments implies major tectonic shifts. He noted that such a shift is needed in Kosovo, but expressed concern over which political agenda would become dominant in that scenario.

“When Albin Kurti was under European Union sanctions and couldn’t participate in international meetings, we saw that Vjosa Osmani was even worse. What matters is which policy will be adopted. If the policy, which currently seems unified, is the expulsion of Serbs from Kosovo and Metohija during uncertain times, and transitional governments are certainly such murky times, I believe they will seize the opportunity to further violate the law and take more actions that harm the Serbs,” Barac stated.

He also emphasized that he generally does not believe in transitional governments as a sound political model, since established political processes must be respected in order for political life to function properly.

As for whether Kosovo’s allies support forming a transitional government, he said that remains unclear.

“I don’t think the West is united right now on what should happen in Kosovo and Metohija or in our region in general, especially when we look across the Atlantic, where the statements have been the harshest, while those from Berlin have been much milder. Albin Kurti has tried to maneuver within that divide. Still, I feel Kurti has worn out his welcome on both sides. But as for the policy he advocates, that is what worries me. It is time they acknowledge that the project of an independent Kosovo has failed, and maintaining it on life support threatens the security architecture of the entire region, and at this point, Europe, because many forces want Europe in much greater chaos than it currently is,” Barac said.