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“EU integration condition for peace”

European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said that only EU integration can secure peace and stability in the Western Balkans. He said that the stance of the 27 EU member-states is that the Western Balkans must join the EU, a stance not only related to the practical possibilities for individuals, but for existential stability and peace for all citizens.

Tadić meets with EU’s Rompuy

Serbian President Boris Tadić met in Brussels with European Council President Herman van Rompuy. After meeting with Rompuy, Tadić said that Serbia will never recognize Kosovo and that Belgrade has clear guidelines regarding cooperation with the province.

Rompuy: Ratification of SAA in June

European President Herman Van Rompuy said after talks with Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković that he was hoping that the SAA would be ratified by June. Van Rompuy expressed satisfaction in the fact that the interim trade part of Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) has taken effect, adding that he fully supports the integration of Serbia and the Western Balkans into the EU.

Brammertz meets with EU President

Hague Chief Prosecutor Serge Brammertz held an unofficial meeting with EU President Herman Van Rompuy. Although the contents of the meeting were not disclosed, Van Rompuy’s spokesperson said that the two discussed Hague cooperation and the countries of the former Yugoslavia, but added that the details of the meeting cannot be made public.