“DENMARK WAS THE FIRST COUNTRY TO RECOGNIZE THE INDEPENDENCE OF SO-CALLED KOSOVO, AND LOOK WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THEM TODAY” Vučić: It Opened Pandora’s Box Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama’s comment about Kosovo being a “nightmare” for him was actually praise, arguing that Kosovo is a nightmare for all freedom-loving people worldwide because its recognition “opened Pandora’s box.” Vučić also drew a parallel with Denmark, the first European country to recognize Kosovo’s independence, suggesting current events there are a consequence of disregarding international law. He further expressed concern about new laws affecting Serbs in Kosovo and announced financial aid for the poorest and a plea for Serbs to remain in their homes.

• Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić interpreted Albanian PM Edi Rama’s statement that “Kosovo is a nightmare for Vučić” as praise.
• Vučić believes Kosovo is a nightmare for all freedom-loving people globally because its recognition “opened Pandora’s box.”
• He pointed out that Denmark was the first European country to recognize Kosovo’s independence and implied negative consequences for them now.
• Vučić stated that new laws regarding foreigners planned by Priština from March 15 will threaten many Serb teachers and professors in Kosovo.
• He announced that the poorest in Kosovo will receive one-time financial assistance and urged Serbs to stay in their homes.
• Vučić reiterated that Kosovo represents an “opened Pandora’s box.”