German government envoy to the Western Balkans Manuel Saracin said Germany's position was clear - Kosovo is at the heart of Europe and belongs to the Council of Europe, Tanjug said.

Saracin wrote on Twitter yesterday that he had expressed to Kosovo Foreign Minister Donika Gervala Germany's support for Kosovo's membership in the Council of Europe.

On May 12th, Pristina submitted a request to be admitted to the Council of Europe, which Belgrade assessed as a violation of the Washington agreement, BTA added.

The position of #Germany is clear: #Kosovo is at the heart of #Europe and belongs to the Council of Europe @coe.

Yesterday I assured @gervallaschwarz @MFAKOSOVO our support for the membership bid! @GermanyCoE @GERonWEB pic.twitter.com/p4kNxvUODF

- Manuel Sarrazin (@ManuelSarrazin) May 14, 2022

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