The EU Presidency strongly condemns the attacks on and the seizure of the court in Northern Mitrovica. No one benefits from the use of violence and from the attacks on the rule of law institutions in Kosovo. We especially stress that the safety of the civilian population should remain untouched.
The Presidency insists on the full respect of UN SCR 1244 and full respect of the UNMIK mandate throughout the territory of Kosovo. The Presidency again calls on Serbia to respect repeatedly expressed commitments to refrain from any activities or statements which might endanger the security situation.
The European Union will continue to closely follow developments on the ground.
