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DSS: It seems France is ready for some sort of agreement between Belgrade and Pristina (Danas)

Leader of the opposition Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) Milos Jovanovic commenting on French President Macron visit said it seems that France is ready to accept some sort of agreement reached by Belgrade and Pristina, Danas daily reported.

He noted the stance of the official Paris in this regard slightly differs from that of Germany, however, France still considers Kosovo as a state and took part in the secession of the southern Serbian province.

Red carpet for departure as well: Au revoir, Macron (B92)

French President Emmanuel Macron ended his two-day visit to Serbia and was accompanied to "Nikola Tesla" Airport by the Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. The good-bye greeting of the two leaders was sincere, as was the welcome of the high guest from Paris, B92 reports.

Vucic escorted Macron to the plane with red carpet and lined Serbian Army Guard. The fact that Serbian President had in person escorted his French counterpart speaks in itself of the significance of this visit and the good talks conducted in Belgrade.

Vucic: Next Paris (meeting) most probably in September (Tanjug, B92)

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said today the next meeting between Belgrade and Pristina, organized by the French President Emmanuel Macron would most probably take place in September, Tanjug news agency reports.

“I believe that some sort of continuation of Berlin, Paris respectively, would take place in September,” Vucic told journalists, after he and his French counterpart met young people from the region.

Dacic: Macron’s emphasises on need for compromise – change in France’s policy (RTS)

Could the meeting between French and Serbian presidents mark a new beginning in the relations between two countries, Serbian national broadcaster RTS wonders today. It also said how realistic Macron’s wish is to reach a compromise on the Kosovo issue in the next couple of months?

Analysts: Macron does not represent France only; his visit has wider significance (RTS)

French President Emmanuel Macron has great ambitions regarding the role of EU and thinks the EU can resolve Kosovo issue on its own, along with Belgrade and Pristina, RTS reported.

This was said on the RTS special broadcast dedicated to the visit of President Macron to Serbia. Sonja Liht from the Fund of Political Excellence said a major step ahead was made in terms of bilateral relations. She added this step ahead should also be seen in a wider context, given that Macron mentioned Germany several times.

Vukadinovic: Tacit statement of Macron regarding Kosovo (Danas)

No Serbian daily news press reported on the statement of French President Emmanuel Macron who said that Serbia and Kosovo are European states and we need to help it become reality, and the state leadership did not react to it as well, Serbian Assembly independent MP Djordje Vukadinovic said, Danas daily reports.

Macron's Belgrade visit, day 2 (B92, TV N1, Fonet, Serbian media)

President of France Emmanuel Macron continues his visit to Serbia, meeting with the students from the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO). Accompanied by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Macron will talk to the representatives of Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), the project within Berlin Process.

"Euronews" reports on Macron's Belgrade visit (Tanjug, B92)

In its Belgrade report on the visit of President Macron, "Euronews" underlines his promise to relaunch Belgrade-Pristina dialogue. After meeting his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic, Macron said he would invite delegations from Serbia and Kosovo to Paris, along with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, "Euronews" reports.

"We are seeing rising tension and sometimes these tensions are fueled here and there by external powers that have an interest in making sure no deal is found," Macron said, as "Euronews" carries.

Belgrade ready to welcome French President; Euronews comes to Serbia (TV N1)

After eight months of delay caused by problems at home, French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Belgrade on Monday for a two-day official visit expected to patch up recent disagreements between Serbia and France, otherwise traditional friends, N1 reported.

Serbian capital is decorated with French and Serbian flags along the route President Macron is going to pass, while the main city’s Kalemegdan Park will welcome the French President with inscriptions in French language.

French media: Macron in Serbia with the aim of reviving "severed relations" (B92)

President of France Emmanuel Macron will come to Belgrade today aiming at restoring "severed relations" with Serbia, today's French press assesses.

French television "France 24" states that Belgrade-Pristina relations will be among main issues for discussion. This broadcaster reminds of the fact that this is the first visit of the French President to Serbia after Jacques Chirac's stay in the Balkan region back in 2001.