Germany doubles its peacekeeping troop presence in Kosovo.

The German Defence Ministry announced today that it will double the number of troops contributing to the NATO-led international peacekeeping force in Kosovo to demonstrate its commitment to regional security.

The decision comes as German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is scheduled to visit Kosovo and Serbia next month.

In a statement released today, Minister Pistorius announced the addition of a company of approximately 100 soldiers to the International Peacekeeping Force, which currently numbers nearly 4,500, and affirmed his readiness to deploy more if necessary.

German soldiers in Kosovo (Photo: DW)

Prior to the two violent attacks late last year that strained relations between Kosovo and Serbia, the number of international peacekeeping forces in Kosovo remained at around 3,800 soldiers.

Currently, negotiations mediated by the European Union (EU) on the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia remain deadlocked. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz previously affirmed that dialogue between the two sides is the only way and the best solution to contribute to stability throughout the region, opening the door wide for Kosovo to join the EU.

In early 2023, the EU announced a proposal by France and Germany on a "path to normalization" of relations between the two sides, whereby Serbia and Kosovo would develop good, normal neighborly relations with each other on the basis of equal rights, including the exchange of permanent missions and the recognition of documents such as passports, diplomas, and vehicle license plates.

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