Suppose that Germany and other countries stated their opposition to the declaration of independence. That would certainly open the way to the entrance of Serbia to the EU. That would mean full opening their markets to products from Germany et al. But no, Serebia must be on her knees; cut a little here and cut a little there.
(it may look ridiculous that one replies to himself, but i am just adding a sentence which comes close to the kernel of the issue.)