Lucic: The EU should protect Telekom Srbija, Pristina does not respect its own laws when it comes to our company

Commenting on the statement by the European Commission spokesperson that the accusations from Pristina against Telekom Srbija should be addressed by the relevant Kosovo regulatory authorities, the General Director of Telekom Srbija, Vladimir Lucic, stated today that the EU should get involved because Albin Kurti's administration interprets its own laws differently when it comes to the Serbian company, and that the Union should not remain on the sidelines. Lucic said that last week’s attacks on Telekom Srbija were a prelude to new attacks planned for August, but he warned Pristina not to even attempt such actions, as the company he leads will not allow itself to be treated that way.

"We had meetings with both the American and Brussels administrations. Last week's attack from Pristina on Telekom Srbija was deliberate and very dangerous. Two years ago, when they tried to disconnect us, we defended ourselves. Now, they have been creating media hysteria over the past week, claiming that we are part of a hybrid, special war, connected to terrorism. That is a dangerous narrative, indicating that Kurti will again try radical measures against our company in August," Lucic said in an interview with TV Prva.

He noted that the European Commission could interpret the matter "this way or that," but emphasized that Brussels has already been alerted that Kurti’s administration interprets its own laws differently when it comes to Telekom Srbija.

"They cannot remain on the sidelines. They cannot leave it to local regulators, because those regulators interpret the laws differently when it comes to Telekom Srbija," Lucic pointed out.
He reminded that the EU is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Brussels Agreement.

"If one side, in this case, Kurti's administration, does not respect the agreement and creates a dangerous narrative against Telekom Srbija, putting the safety of our workers at risk, making us the main problem and accusing us of waging a hybrid war, then they must intervene and protect us as investors," Lucic said firmly.

When asked why he believes that the recent attacks are a prelude to new ones in August, Lucic recalled that two years ago, on August 4th, Pristina attempted to disconnect Telekom. He noted that attacks on the company always occur in August or at the end of December because Pristina believes the US and Brussels administrations are on holiday then, making it easier to act.

"I would tell them not to even try. After two years, they should understand that we are not a company that will allow itself to be treated in such a way, and we will respond," Lucic said.