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Kosovo, now a part of Serbia, may soon receive U.N. recognition as an independent state. How would Serbia react? Serbia offers the widest imaginable degree of autonomy to Kosovo within Serbia. International law is clearly on our side, and we are certain that Kosovo's independence would increase regional instability. It's time to leave the Balkan logic of fragmentation and move toward the European logic of integration...
Russia seems to be the only country that supports Serbia's position on Kosovo. Russia is not the only country wanting a negotiated, balanced solution. Spain, Slovakia, Romania and others are on record supporting such an approach, and others are more and more open to reasonable views from Belgrade...
...Serbs in Bosnia decided to seek independence, as some of their political leaders have suggested, would you support the move? Serbia recognizes Bosnia and Herzegovina as a sovereign state and fully respects the Dayton Peace Accords. A government led by me would certainly foster stability in the Balkans...
...Serbia has a 30% unemployment rate. How will you address this problem? According to international sources, the figure is lower, yet still way too high, about 21%. We propose a program that puts job creation at the top of the economic agenda. Over the last four years, Serbia attracted at least $1 billion a year of greenfield investment. Our plan is to double this figure...
Eight years ago NATO bombed Belgrade. Now NATO's Secretary-General has said that he would like Serbia to join. Is this a good idea? Yes, in due course, when we become both financially and politically ready...