Spain, one of five European Union countries that have not recognized Kosovo's independence, looks set to soften its stance against Kosovo's independence.
Kosovo media say that Spain is expected very soon to open its liaison office in Kosovo.
In Spain, the decision has already been made to open a liaison office in Pristina, according to these media.
"Former Spanish Foreign Minister Joseph Borrell, now in charge of EU foreign policy, has played a key role in this step," a well-informed diplomat told, according to Kosovo media.
The Spanish Liaison Office, as well as the Office of Russia and the Office of China, will be opened in coordination with UNMIK, but will also co-operate with Kosovo state institutions.
According to sources, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain, Joseph Borrell, now the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, guarantees the opening of the Spanish office in Kosovo, in exchange for the constructiveness of Prime Minister Kurti and as a signal that the five countries of the EU that have not recognized Kosovo's independence will do so if a final agreement is reached between Kosovo and Serbia.
Days ago, Greece announced that it would increase the level of relations with Kosovo. Official Athens has approved the request for Kosovo to open an office for economic cooperation in Greece.
This week, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Nikos Dendias, will pay a visit to Kosovo. This visit is also seen as a sign of Greece's goodwill to get closer to Kosovo.
In recent days there has been mention of the existence of a French plan, which provides for greater rights for Serbs in northern Kosovo, implementation of all agreements signed in Brussels, and additional rights for the Serbian Orthodox Church in Kosovo, in exchange for visa liberalization for Kosovo citizens and the recognition of Kosovo by the five EU countries.
According to the "French plan", it is said that it is being discussed in diplomatic circles, it does not envisage the recognition of the state of Kosovo by Serbia, nor Kosovo's membership in the UN.