Two potential models are currently being considered to address the status of vehicles with Serbian license plates operating in Kosovo, Acting Minister for Communities and Returns Nenad Vukmirović has said, as concerns grow ahead of the planned enforcement of the Law on Vehicles on January 15.
“One option is to find a model under which these vehicles could pay appropriate insurance in Kosovo and thereby be recognized as legal, while the other is the possibility of re-registration. Both options are on the table, and initiatives in that direction have already been launched,” Vukmirović stated.
He made the remarks in an interview with Glas Kosova, ahead of Kosovo’s snap parliamentary elections scheduled for December 28.
In the interview, Vukmirović — a member of the civic initiative For Freedom, Justice and Survival — spoke about expectations from the upcoming elections, the position of the Serb community in Kosovo, relations with Belgrade, and his own contribution to the community so far.
As part of the discussion, Vukmirović was also asked about one of the most pressing issues affecting Kosovo Serbs: vehicles bearing Serbian license plates that currently operate under authorization. According to an announcement by Kosovo’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, such authorizations are expected to cease once implementation of the Law on Vehicles begins on January 15.
Vukmirović described the issue as complex, but solvable, stressing that institutions are aware of citizens’ concerns.
“We consider this case to be fundamentally very serious, but at the same time we believe that with additional time and constructive dialogue, a lasting solution can be reached. While we understand the decision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which is acting in line with existing Kosovo laws, the most important thing is to ensure space for an agreement that will be in the interest of citizens,” he said.
As a minimum step, Vukmirović added, an additional postponement of the deadline will be requested. He also confirmed that Kosovo institutions are coordinating with representatives of the European Union on resolving the matter.
Vukmirović expressed hope that a solution would be found after the elections, emphasizing the need for compromise that would “ensure legal certainty and ease the daily lives of citizens.”
“In this process, we are in constant coordination with representatives of the European Union, and we believe that with goodwill on all sides, a solution will be found in the coming period, likely after the parliamentary elections,” Vukmirović said, according to Glas Kosova.
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