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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.The leadership of the breakaway Serbian province is due to proclaim independence in the next few weeks.
Serbian sovereignty
Mr Kostunica said yesterday the EU's decision this week formally to agree a civilian mission there has undermined Serbian sovereignty.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. His stance is at odds with that of President Tadic, who won re-election on Sunday and whose party is part of the same ruling coalition.
"I very much regret we have to postpone tomorrow's signing of the political agreement," he told reporters in Brussels. Mr Rehn accused some leaders in Serbia of ignoring the election result.
"They have really failed to hear the choice of the Serbian people," he told reporters in Brussels.
He said he very much regretted having to postpone tomorrow's signing but said the deal still stood.
"Of course, the EU commitment is firm and the invitation remains on the table.""Of course, the EU commitment is firm and the invitation remains on the table."