Belgrade must be given clear boundaries

If the EU wants to preserve peace in the Balkans it must rein in Serbia, urges the left-liberal daily Süddeutsche Zeitung: "The breaking away of the former province is a reality that can no longer be reversed - even if Belgrade's politicians disseminate the illusion that they can continue the conflict with Kosovo and join the EU at the same time. This conflict can lead to bloodshed at any time in Serb-dominated northern Kosovo. ... Serb head of state Boris Tadić and Interior Minister Ivica Dačić also paved the way for conflict in recent weeks. Both are openly demanding the partition of Kosovo and hence a redrawing of borders in the Balkans. This nightmare could spread to Bosnia and Macedonia. If the EU wants enduring peace in the region it must point out to Serbia and the Kosovar government that there are a number of stop signs on their road to Europe."

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