Spanish socialists: Kosovo is independent only on paper
One of the leaders of Spain’s governing socialists and a member of the European Parliament, Elena Valenciano, said Madrid does not consider any changes to its decision not to recognize Kosovo.
(KosovoCompromise Staff) Tuesday, August 05, 2008
"It is unacceptable that the rules of international law are ignored depending on determined conjunctures. We do not believe in that kind of behaviour", said Valenciano.
Therefore, she emphasized that Kosovo "is only independent on paper" because it is a country "totally controlled by military and civil forces of foreign countries".
Concerning the stay of the Spanish troops in Kosovo, she said that "it is one thing not to recognize the independence and another thing not willing to contribute to the Balkans' security" with a mission based on UN Security Council resolution 1244.
Only if the Council modifies that rule, she said, Spain will consider its situation.
