Lumir Abdixhiku considers that Hashim Thaci’s election for president, comforted one individual while holding the fate of an entire country hostage. He says that political clashes in Kosovo have become so deep, that giving up would be perceived as a political weakness, mistake or defeat. On the other hand, he notes, international voices have started to show the first signs of some kind of mediation, “Public proposal of the German Ambassador for creation of a mediating commission, makes a good start,” writes Abdixhiku. Based on the constitutional description, the role of the mediator would belong to the president of Kosovo, however, the recently elected president is the source of all the clashes, therefore, the parties should decide on a team with individuals and (local and international) representatives acceptable by everyone, he writes, adding that work of the team should last until a final agreement is reached.
The second step according to Abdixhiku, is discussing election reforms, without which elections would not make sense. “Part of the election reform in Kosovo should be the Venice Commission, known for its sufficient experience on drafting laws and election reforms.” Except for the problems with election lists, election zones and precedents created by different interpretations of the constitution, they may also discuss changes which would enable election of the President by direct vote.
The third step would be treating the problems which caused the clashes. The parties would agree on a commission for assessment of the border demarcation with Montenegro, which for the sake of credibility, could be led by a representative of the opposition.
And the fourth step should be entire respecting of the decision of the Constitutional Court on the Association/Community of Serb-majority Municipalities. “For this, the parties would create a joint implementing team, from which the creation of the Association itself would derive. New decisions on the nature of the Association should be reached by consensus, and the final draft of the statute would be sent to the Constitutional Court for verification,” writes Abdixhiku.
He considers that the final step should be involvement of opposition representatives in the dialogue with Serbia. He proposes creation of another unity team, which could bring decisions with the joint consent. “Each decision would of course require parliamentary endorsement,” concludes Abdixhiku.
