European integration
Fewer and fewer citizens of Serbia want to join the EU
The lowest support for Serbia's entry into the European Union in the last ten years — reasons in political mistrust, fatigue and global tensions
Serbia and the EU
A record drop in trust in the EU: What do they care about us, which we have nothing to do with
The trust of Serbian citizens in the European Union is at a record low. Only 39 still want to see the country in the EU
European integration
RTS: Serbia is not in the EU projections until 2029
After years of waiting and empty promises, the European Commission is changing its tone - without concrete reforms and a clear foreign policy course, Serbia cannot count on further progress towards membership. Cluster 3 remains locked - and by message, not paper
European integration
Marta Kos: The demands of the students are also the demands of Brussels
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos assessed that the student protests are directly related to European demands and announced that during her visit to Serbia, she will also talk with the civil sector and the protesters - because "words are not enough".
Serbia and the European Union
Brussels has never been further from Belgrade
There has not yet been a recorded case of anyone being surprised that the authorities in China, Russia or Israel did not support the democratic forces in Serbia. The threshold of expectations, established in the last century, is drastically different when it comes to the EU. She is expected not to turn a blind eye to the abuse of institutions, to the thugs who, under the direction of the authorities, break the jaws of female students, to political prisoners, of which there are too many in Serbia today, starting with six people in Novi Sad who have been in prison for the second month as hostages of a crazed regime. This disappointment also manifests itself on the streets, where there are no European flags. Although I would prefer to have them, I not only understand why they are not there, but I think that their absence can be beneficial for the EU as well
European integration
Deutsche Vele: The mantra about the admission of Serbia and its neighbors to the EU is repeated, but there is no date
Since the summit in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2003, the European Union, which meanwhile consists of 27 member states, has been repeating the mantra - the countries of the Western Balkans are part of Europe and should be admitted to the European club, Deutsche Welle reminds
European integration
Serbia and the EU: Instead of opening a chapter - a letter of consolation
Brussels asks the Serbian authorities to submit its negotiating position for the chapters that will eventually be opened within cluster 3
European integration
RTS: In the European Union, there is no agreement on the opening of cluster 3 with Serbia
As the main reasons for the rejection, the member states pointed to Serbia's non-compliance with EU foreign policy and sanctions against Russia, Belgrade's unclear geopolitical orientation, problems in the rule of law, as well as relations with Pristina.
European integration
Small chances for the opening of Cluster 3 in the negotiations between Serbia and the European Union
For the third time, the European Commission recommends the opening of Cluster 3 in the negotiations on Serbia's accession. However, some EU members express concern about Serbia's relationship with Russia, the lack of progress in the rule of law, media freedom and dialogue with Kosovo.
European integration
Montenegro is closer to the European Union, but with challenges
Montenegro is making progress in European integration and received the most positive report from the European Commission of all the countries in the region. Where has progress been made, and where are there still problems?
European integration
The European Commission recommended the opening of new chapters for Serbia
The European Commission recommended the opening of new chapters for Serbia, key reforms in the rule of law and dialogue with Pristina
West Balkan
Ten years of the Berlin Process: Agreements on paper, obstacles in practice
The Berlin Process was launched in 2014 as a platform for stronger cooperation between the six countries of the Western Balkans and the EU. Ten years after the process was launched, many agreements remain unfulfilled
European integration
Ten years of the Berlin Process: Key problems of the Western Balkans
The Berlin process, launched ten years ago, brings together foreign ministers ahead of a summit that could bring about important changes in the regional cooperation of the Western Balkans. Although the focus is on the CEFTA agreement, disagreements between Kosovo and Serbia continue to cause tensions
European integration
How Brussels views Belgrade after the European Parliament elections
The speed with which Belgrade will progress is conditioned by the dialogue with Pristina, which requires concrete engagement from both sides, after the escalations of the past year.
European integration
What should Serbia expect: Can the EU allow the admission of new members?
For more than a decade, the EU has acted as a closed club, at the door of which several countries wait in vain. But the Russian invasion of Ukraine changed that from the roots. What can Serbia expect?
The burning problem of young people
A large percentage of young Croats are thinking about suicide
While older Croats decide on the post-election tailoring of the new government, the extremely negative annual report of the Croatian ombudsman, which presents various data on the growing problems of young people in that country, has been overshadowed.
Dialogue Belgrade-Pristina
The Brussels and Ohrid agreements officially become a condition for EU accession
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić "only" verbally accepted the agreements in Brussels and Ohrid, but they are now officially becoming a condition for joining the European Union. Although Belgrade implemented almost everything from those agreements, the issue of broken democracy in Serbia remains
European integration
EU funds: What conditions does Serbia now have to fulfill to receive the money
Unlike the IPA funds, when money was given in advance and the Union hoped for results, now this fund is set up differently - each government creates its own reform agenda to be undertaken in a four-year period
News
Reactions to the EC report: Serbia to align its policy with the European Union
If we choose the wrong path, the defense of Kosovo will be difficult and impossible when we are isolated, said Borko Stefanović, and announced that he will ask the Government to align its policy with the EU. Tonino Picula called on the European People's Party (EPP) to influence Vučić and SNS, in order for Belgrade to fulfill its obligations as a candidate for EU membership.