Miskeljin: Pristina administration to seek votes amid constant tensions Marko Miskeljin

In Kosovo, we should expect an intense pre-election campaign where the current administration in Pristina will seek votes amid constant tensions, says Marko Miskeljin, a collaborator at the Center for Social Stability. At the same time, he expects that the Serbian parties participating will demonstrate unity.

"Unfortunately, given the situation we are in and the level of tensions we are currently experiencing, we can expect an intense campaign, and this is what has been shown to us so far. When talking about the participation of Serbs and the performance of the Serb List, it is certainly good that the fight continues in a democratic manner and that once again the Serbian desire for peace and peaceful coexistence is demonstrated," Miskeljin told Kosovo Online. He says it remains to be seen whether attacks on the Serbian community will intensify during the campaign or will be halted.

"I fear that, having learned from previous campaigns, we cannot expect any major de-escalation because, unfortunately, it is in these constant tensions and escalations that the Pristina administration seeks its votes," Miskeljin emphasizes.

Despite the focus of political coalitions and parties in the upcoming parliamentary elections should be on improving the living standards of citizens, he doubts the campaign will head in that direction.

"It seems to me that the focus will again primarily be on the Community of Serb Municipalities, as well as all the events we have had over the past two years, culminating in what can practically be called a 'False Flag' operation, considering the reactions we had from the EU and other places. It seems to me that this will once again be primarily the focus of the Albanian side, especially those who receive the majority of votes," Miskeljin said. On the other hand, he is convinced that the focus of the Serbian parties will be on demonstrating unity, but also on the unequal treatment.

"I believe the focus will primarily be on demonstrating unity and highlighting the truly abnormal amount of human rights violations that have been carried out in recent years by the Pristina administration," Miskeljin believes.

He adds that he expects obstructions from Pristina, especially regarding the pre-election campaign of the Serb List.

"I certainly expect that every possible way will be used to hinder the campaign primarily of the Serb List, but also of all Serbs who want to participate within the democratic process, as we have seen during previous election cycles. Unfortunately, we have had, and I fear, will have now," Miskeljin emphasizes.

He is convinced that despite everything, the Serbian parties, especially the Serb List, will achieve a good electoral result to continue the fight for the rights of the Serbian community through institutions.

"Other results will of course also depend on the influence of Serbian votes and representatives of Serbs within the future parliament, but more on that later. For now, it is very important to achieve a good result and demonstrate unity," Miskeljin concludes.