The opposition wins in Kosovo's elections

Norbert Mappes-Niedik comments: "It's not extremism that has come to the fore in Kosovo, but a new generation - one tired of the ex-communist elite's stiff and empty declarations. But it would be premature to interpret the results as the triumph of a stable democracy, as Western diplomats are doing. Kosovo is far from being a democracy. The power does not emanate from the people, but from international diplomats. ... The stifling control of the bureaucrats leaves no room for responsibility, ideas, deep-rooted change, productive crises, independent initiatives in foreign policy or true reconciliation. The 'international community', which in the form of these officials rules over many countries, is not as altruistic as it pretends to be. This circle has huge vested interests, even if it's only the extension of its own contracts and projects."

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