The de-escalation of the situation in the north and the removal of the barricades is expected to pave the way for the return of the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue. According to those familiar with the dialogue process, the parties should focus on reaching an agreement on the normalization of relations based on the Franco-German plan by the end of March 2023. However, they cast doubts that the Serbian president, Aleksander Vucic, can use again barricades as a means to achieve goals in dialogue.

Political analyst, Gazmir Raci, said for KosovaPress that after overcoming the tensions in the north, the international community must make it clear to Kosovo and Serbia to return to the negotiating table...