Kosovo Moves to Strengthen Democracy Amid International Backlash

The West’s insistence on including Srpska Lista isn't diplomacy, it’s complicity in terrorism, enabling Serbia’s Kremlin-backed agenda to destabilise Kosovo and crush its sovereignty.

The recent decision by Kosovo’s Central Election Commission (CEC) to disqualify the Serbian List (Srpska Lista)¹ from participating in the February 2025 elections² is a long-overdue step towards safeguarding the integrity of Kosovo’s democracy. Yet, instead of applauding this necessary action, the United States³, European Union⁴, and key Western embassies⁵ have responded with dismay, further solidifying their tacit support for a party that functions as a political arm of Kremlin-aligned Serbia and a conduit for destabilisation in the Balkans. This is not just a policy misstep; it is an act of complicity in enabling terrorism⁶ on Kosovo’s soil.

For years, “Srpska Lista” has served as an extension of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic⁷’s aggressive agenda. Backed by Belgrade, the party has operated less as a legitimate political entity and more as a tool to undermine Kosovo’s sovereignty. Its leaders, including Milan Radoicic, have been directly implicated in organised crime⁸, paramilitary activ…