Swiss law expert: Disastrous consequences if the ICJ rules that Kosovo’s secession was legal
The Director of the Swiss Institute for Federalism Thomas Fleiner has warned of disastrous consequences if the International Court of Justice rules that Kosovo’s independence is legal
(KosovoCompromise Staff) Monday, October 20, 2008
Fleiner said such a move would be "catastrophic for both Serbia and the entire world".
"I do not see any argument that the court could give, and which any minority in the world could not use for a unilateral secession based on its ruling," Fleiner said.
If the Court's opinion is positive, Serbia "will be able to sue countries that have recognized Kosovo, and use all diplomatic measures to open up negotiations with those countries. It is all open," the Swiss expert said.
