The European Union in Kosovo has reacted after the destruction of several houses near Lake Ujman, expressing regret that the buildings collapsed while the affected residents had started court proceedings within the 15-day deadline defined in the notices of the public enterprise Ibër-Lepenc for the release and cleaning of the land. case, as well as in several similar cases recorded in the north of Kosovo since February of this year.

In response, the European Union has called on the authorities to immediately stop any demolition, forced removal or taking possession of properties, until the issues related to the legal procedure, property rights, human rights and effective legal remedies are fully addressed.

“The authorities must cooperate without delay with the residents and affected municipalities and consider legal solutions. The role of the Kosovo Police in such operations must remain strictly within its legal mandate, be based on clear requests or decisions of the competent authorities and be properly documented. Irrevocable enforcement measures in the context of ongoing proceedings and disputed property claims raise serious concerns for the rule of law.

states that it expects the Kosovo authorities to address these concerns with urgency and transparency, in accordance with European standards.

“In accordance with Kosovo’s European path, the EU expects the authorities to address these concerns with urgency and transparency and to ensure that similar actions are not repeated”, says the reaction.

Source: prizrenpost