The result of the presidential election that took place in Serbia yesterday, won by Boris Tadic, defined by the international commentators as a "moderate nationalist" and a "pro-Europeanist", "must be regarded as the expression of the wish and determination of the democratic forces" of the country, which intend to "keep working with a view to joining the European Union". Janez Jansa, Slovenian Prime Minister and current President of the EU, comments the vote, with special reference to Belgrade’s getting closer to the EU institutions and the future status of Kosovo (which might proclaim its own independence over the next few days). According to Jansa, Serbia will be able to "quickly" carry out the reforms that will be dictated by the EU accession criteria. "After all, the invitation recently made by the EU about the signing of a political agreement clearly means" that the 27 member states "expect a European Serbia, which will be itself a factor of stability and good cooperation in the Western Balkan region". After congratulating the newly appointed president Tadic on the result of the election late night, Jansa explained that "Europe is ready to take new steps for Serbia" to fit in with the Community.
