The European Union has called on Kosovo and Serbia to immediately and unconditionally take measures to de-escalate, stop using divisive rhetoric and refrain from any further uncoordinated actions. The EU emphasizes that they are ready to implement resolute measures. Failure to de-escalate the tensions will lead to negative consequences.

The high representative, Josep Borell, has issued a statement, where, on behalf of the EU, he has strongly condemned the violent acts against citizens, KFOR troops, law enforcement and media in the north of Kosovo.

According to the statement, the violence could have been avoided and must be avoided in the future...