The paper’s Brussels-based correspondent, Augustin Palokaj, in an opinion piece today writes that the European Commission “looks ridiculous” when trying to justify why they have put the ratification of border demarcation agreement with Montenegro as a condition to Kosovo obtaining visa liberalisation. “In the European Commission’s documents, we can find many evidence that Kosovo is being drastically discriminated.

The paper’s Brussels-based correspondent writes today in an opinion piece that it is a major mistake that Kosovars, as a sign of respect to those who helped us become independent, leave their fate in the hands of foreign embassies, even after eight years of independence. “Britain’s exit from the EU, the risk that Donald Trump might become President of America, and Turkey’s pro-Russian approach, are just a few signs that Kosovo cannot expect that others will have the energy, patience and desire to manage Kosovo’s affairs.

Brussels-based correspondent Augustin Palokaj writes in an opinion piece that judging from statements made by politicians in Kosovo, U.S. President Barack Obama is more concerned about the fate of some pastures and mountains along the Kosovo-Montenegro border than about the killing of police officers and street protests in the U.S., the chaos in Turkey following the coup attempt, the fight against terror, the NATO Summit or the U.S. presidential elections.

Brussels-based correspondent Augustin Palokaj writes in an opinion piece that the European Union and Russia have shown exceptional interest in Sunday’s parliamentary elections in Serbia. “Western politicians do not hide their wishes for Aleksandar Vucic, leader of the Serbian Progressive Party, to win the elections”. Palokaj notes that Vucic has maintained brotherly relations with Russia and meanwhile has gotten closer with the European Union and the United States of America.

Brussels based correspondent of the paper, Augustin Palokaj, criticizes the government of Kosovo for not being serious on its promises.

The paper’s Brussels-based correspondent, Augustin Palokaj, writes in an opinion piece today that Kosovo has no political or moral power to seek favors from the EU. “The political elite in Kosovo doesn’t have the credibility to at least ask from the EU to be fair and correct towards Kosovo. With the high level of corruption and the failure of the justice system, political leaders cannot ask for such things. Therefore the process of visa liberalization is where it is with Kosovo, pending and without any specific dates when it might happen.

In an opinion piece today, referring to US Ambassador Greg Delawie's statements about opposition parties, the paper’s Brussels-based correspondent Augustin Palokaj writes that it shouldn't be a problem that international ambassadors in Kosovo criticize the behavior of opposition parties in the Assembly. “It is not difficult to agree with these statements. But the problem is when the ambassadors remain silent about mistakes made by the government.

The paper’s Brussels-based columnist Augustin Palokaj writes in an opinion piece that Bosnia-Herzegovina’s application for membership in the EU means that Kosovo is now the only isolated country in the region. According to Palokaj, Kosovo will remain isolated for a long time because chances of being recognized by all EU member states at present are not realistic.

Brussels-based correspondent Augustin Palokaj argues in an opinion piece that the main condition for Kosovo to obtain visa liberalization is the sentencing of senior officials in cases of corruption and organized crime. “The European Union wants proof of this. There is no more room for politicians because it seems that visa liberalization is now in the hands of Kosovo’s courts.

The paper’s Brussels-based correspondent, Augustin Palokaj, writes today that  because of the election campaign, Serbia now can drag out even more the process of normalizing relations with Kosovo. “Serbia PM Aleksandar Vucic is in a favorable position, because there is nothing to lose for Serbia. Negotiations have started and chapters have been opened,” Palokaj writes.  According to the author, the international community should be more careful with Serbia and Vucic.