Simic: Unilateral measures against Serbia-supported institutions must stop and CSM must be established urgently

Serb List parliamentary group leader Igor Simic highlighted the serious problems facing the Serbian community during today’s session of the Kosovo Assembly, noting that these had also been confirmed in the European Commission’s latest 2026 Report. Among other things, he called for an end to unilateral and uncoordinated measures targeting institutions supported by Serbia and for the urgent establishment of the Community of Serb Municipalities (CSM).

In a post on Facebook, Simic said that during today’s session he had stressed that merely speaking about a multiethnic society, the rule of law and equality was not enough and that these principles had to be respected in practice.

He called on the Assembly and the competent institutions to respect the powers of Serb-majority municipalities and to end interference by central institutions in their lawful activities. Simic also called for the process of establishing the Community of Serb Municipalities to be launched without delay, in accordance with the agreements reached.

“An end to unilateral and uncoordinated measures targeting institutions supported by the Republic of Serbia. Issues concerning healthcare, education and other public services must not be resolved through unilateral action and the use of force, but through dialogue. The reintegration of Serbian judges, prosecutors and judicial staff must be enabled, and equal access to justice must be ensured,” Simic said during the session.

On behalf of the Serb List, Simic called for adequate representation of Serbs in the police, particularly in senior positions in the four northern municipalities.

“Protection of citizens’ property rights, with full respect for legal procedures and an end to demolitions carried out without effective legal protection. Full respect for the Serbian language, culture, religion and national symbols, as well as protection of the rights and cultural heritage of the Serbian Orthodox Church. The removal of obstacles to the economic development of Serbian communities, including restrictions that make it more difficult to obtain supplies of goods and conduct business, as well as the constant unjustified inspections imposed on our business owners,” Simic said.

He also insisted on mandatory and substantive consultations with the legitimate representatives of the Serbian community when decisions affecting citizens’ lives are made.

Simic stressed that the return of Serbs to institutions must be accompanied by genuine respect for their rights and competences.

“Our obligation is to represent the interests of the citizens who have placed their trust in us institutionally, responsibly and with well-founded arguments. We are not asking for privileges; we are asking for equality. We are not seeking conflict; we are seeking respect for the law and the agreements. We are not asking institutions to work for one people against another; we are asking them to work for all citizens,” he said.

Simic said that the Serb List would remain consistent, determined and persistent in protecting the rights of the Serbian people.