EC: Situation in Kosovo remains fragile

BRUSSELS - The European Commission believes that the situation in north Kosovo is still very fragile, EU spokesperson Nabila Massrali said on Tuesday, adding that, in coordination with the US and KFOR, the EU had played an active role in recent developments.

She reiterated that the EC welcomed the deescalation in Kosovo and the removal of barricades, put up by local Serbs in protest against unlawful arrests of their compatriots.

The situation is really fragile and we call on both sides to exercise restraint and avoid any actions that could have the potential for a return of violence and escalation, she said, adding that EULEX would continue to watch the situation.