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Talks of partition and territorial exchange, facilitated by a weakly managed dialogue and support from undemocratic regimes, have found traction within the EU and now the Trump administration.
Thaci’s discourse on the Association of Serb Municipalities has altered. Now, he openly refers to it by its Serb name ‘Zajednica,’ initially used by opposition party Vetevendosje.
Politicians from Kosovo and southern Serbia told a BIRN Kosovo roundtable discussion on Wednesday that border correction was a dangerous idea that would play into Serbia's hands.
Protests in Prishtina against political interference in the Kosovo judiciary this week have extended to further calls for resignations and accountability.
The consequences of a territorial swap won’t end with Kosovo and Serbia - this could open old wounds throughout the Balkans, paving the way for tension and conflict.