Dittmann: "Germany does not accept changing borders in Balkans"

German Ambassador to Serbia Axel Dittmann says that "all statements aimed at changing borders in the Balkans are dangerous."

Germany "does not accept that," he told the Belgrade daily Vecernje Novosti in an interview.

"We say it publicly, and that is the position of the EU," the German diplomat said, adding that it was "important that all sides lower tensions and move forward."

He stressed that reconciliation remains an important and significant challenge in the region and that Serbia has in this regard launched important initiatives, and is seen by Berlin as "a central country and a factor of stability."

Asked about the mild reaction of Germany and the EU to statements expressing Greater Albania aspirations, Dittmann said that "certain statements have not been helpful."

"The EU has reacted to them, but if one continues commenting on comments, one...