German soldiers to remain in KFOR, government says

The German government took the decision to keep the Bundeswehr troops in KFOR because it feels that the potential exists for conflicts, especially in the north of Kosovo, it said.  

The number of German troops will limited to 400 instead of the current limit of 800 which still allows them to react quickly if the security situation deteroriates, the German government said in a statement, adding that “continued participation in the KFOR mission is in the interest of Germany’s security”. There are some 70 German soldiers deployed in Kosovo at present.  

According to the statement, the situation in Kosovo is peaceful and stable but with a potential for conflict and escalation because of the process to normalize relations with Serbia.