The Daily Life Chart
Everyday problems in Kosovo in case of autonomy/independence
| Theme | Autonomy | Independence |
Electricity | Restoration of the old common electricity network, no more shortages, much cheaper electricity | Kosovo’s electricity imports must bypass Serbia, prices soar |
Telephony | Free competition: at least 3 Serbian and 2 Kosovo-based mobile operators | Higher roaming costs |
Travel by road / train / air | Access to Trans-European corridors through Serbian network, especially Corridor 10 | No go for KS license plates in Serbia |
Employment | Job market, renewal of pre-war cooperation | No perspective, grey market |
Health care / Higher education | Unhindered access to Serbian hospitals and universities | Limited options and lack of quality of health service and education opportunities |
Administrative paperwork | Albanophone administrative offices in major Serbian cities | Document jam |
Pensions | Gradually refunded to all Kosovo Albanian workers | No refund |
Diplomatic help abroad | Through Serbian consular and diplomatic offices. | Travel documents not recognized in many countries |
Cultural life | Access to Serbian funds + international projects | Restricted funding |
Cultural heritage sites | Protected, tourist-ready | Neglected; historical revisionism |
Sports | Clubs could join euro-competitions through playoffs with Serbian clubs | Serbia challenges Kosovo’s access to international sports associations and competitions |
Ecology | Common eco-standards policy | Pollution war |
Organized crime | Joint combat | Kosovo remains criminal nursery |
