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| EU says Serbia agreement on hold | EU says Serbia agreement on hold |
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| The EU enlargement commissioner has said a deal due to be signed with Serbia has been postponed because of a political dispute in Belgrade. | The EU enlargement commissioner has said a deal due to be signed with Serbia has been postponed because of a political dispute in Belgrade. |
| Olli Rehn spoke of "the obstruction by certain politicians in Belgrade in blocking the signature". | Olli Rehn spoke of "the obstruction by certain politicians in Belgrade in blocking the signature". |
| The accord offering Serbia closer trade relations and easing visa requirements was due to be signed on Thursday. | The accord offering Serbia closer trade relations and easing visa requirements was due to be signed on Thursday. |
| Serbian PM Vojislav Kostunica has accused the EU of tricking Belgrade into recognising an independent Kosovo. | Serbian PM Vojislav Kostunica has accused the EU of tricking Belgrade into recognising an independent Kosovo. |
| The leadership of the breakaway Serbian province is due to proclaim independence in the next few weeks. | |
| Mr Kostunica said yesterday the EU's decision this week formally to agree a civilian mission there has undermined Serbian sovereignty. | |
| But Mr Rehn said the EU offer of a deal still stood. | |
| "I very much regret we have to postpone tomorrow's signing of the political agreement," he told reporters in Brussels. | |
| "Of course, the EU commitment is firm and the invitation remains on the table." |