Romania must recognise Kosovo

During a visit to Priština on Friday German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle called on those EU states that have not yet done so to recognise the independence of Kosovo. Romania should stop hesitating and take the step, writes the daily Adevărul: "The reconstruction of Kosovo with European aid is one of the goals [of EU foreign policy]. Romania is represented in the Eulex [European Union Rule of Law] Mission with one police unit. What are we doing there if not helping to consolidate Kosovo's independence? ... Can Romania oppose such a Europe-wide policy? One positive step would be to have our say in the negotiations and use the opportunity presented by Germany to affirm our goals - for example those concerning the Repuplic of Moldova. ... This call by Germany is no accident, and is certainly just the first in a long line of pressure tactics."

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