European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn met in Pristina with Srpska Lista MPs, who locked themselves in the Kosovo Assembly on Sunday, expecting his arrival, RTS reports.

Following the meeting, Srpska Lista Vice Deputy, Igor Simic said Hahn is concerned over Pristina’s measure, but does not expect taxes would be lifted any time soon. Head of the EU Office in Pristina, Nataliya Apostolova was also present in a meeting.

Simic added MPs familiarized Commissioner Hahn with the difficult situation of the Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija, following decision of Pristina to increase taxes by 100 percent. He noted they agreed the dialogue is the only way to resolve all open issues and it is necessary to preserve the peace in this area at any price.

Simic also announced that peaceful protests of Serbs would be held today in Mitrovica North, Gracanica and Strpce, RTS reported.