Kosovo: Statement by EU Commissioner Rehn on elections

"I welcome that the elections in Kosovo were conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner and largely in accordance with international standards, as reported by the preliminary assessment of the observation mission of the Council of Europe.

I congratulate those responsible for the organisation of the elections for this result.

I regret that Kosovo Serbs have boycotted the elections and I call on them to take a constructive role in Kosovo's future.

I now call on the elected politicians to work smoothly for the rapid formation of the new government. We urge the democratically elected authorities to work constructively for a sustainable status settlement as well as to facilitate progress on European integration."

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• Kosovo' Status: Troika Press Communiqué, Baden Conference (28/11/2007)
• Kosovo: Troika Press Statement (20/11/2007)
• EU Council Conclusions on Western Balkans (19/11/2007)
• Kosovo's Future Status: Troika Press Statement (5/11/2007)
• Kosovo's Future Status: Troika Press Statement  (22/10/2007)
• EU Council Conclusions on Western Balkans (16/10/2007)