In a front-page interview for the paper, EU Special Representative in Kosovo Samuel Zbogar said the EU realizes how difficult it is for Kosovo to address the establishment of a special court that would look into allegations made in Dick Marty’s report. Zbogar also said that the establishment of the tribunal is now inevitable and there are two choices: either through the EU with Kosovo’s approval or, if Kosovo rejects the tribunal, then the United Nations Security Council would establish a UN special tribunal.
Zbogar said it would be better for Kosovars to agree with the tribunal because the court would operate within Kosovo’s judicial system and one part would operate in an EU country with international judges. The second option – a tribunal established by the United Nations – would imply an endless process in the hands of the UN.
“Most importantly, the tribunal will address individual cases and is in no way aimed against Kosovo or the Kosovo Liberation Army,” Zbogar added. “Despite all difficulties, I strongly believe that members of Kosovo’s Parliament will click on the Yes button and will realize that by clicking Yes or No, this issue will not be avoided. By saying Yes, Kosovo will take the process in its hands,” Zbogar said.
