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".
Commissioner European Union (EU) for expansion Marta Kos she stated before today's visit to Serbia that the demands of the students are what Brussels is asking from the authorities in Belgrade in the membership negotiations.
"These are the rule of law, the fight against corruption, public procurement, media legislation, electoral legislation. In fact, I like to say that I am the biggest supporter of the protesters, because if Serbia is serious about the path to the EU, and they tell me that it is, it will have to fulfill its promises," Kos told Radio Free Europe (RSE).
She also stated that Serbia "promised a lot" in December in the so-called unofficial document (non-paper) and that now it should be checked whether they fulfill what they promised.
"Words are not enough. That's why I see my mission or visit there as a really significant effort to get Serbia back on the European path."
Kos stated that in Belgrade she will not only meet with representatives of the government, but also with representatives of civil society organizations with whom she is constantly in contact with students.
"So, it's not an easy situation, but actually what the protesters are demanding from the Serbian government is the same thing that the European Commission is demanding from Serbia in the negotiation process," she added.
Regarding the assessment that Brussels is too weak, too meek when it comes to criticism of the authorities in Serbia, Kos said that she was "a critic, but she also met with Vučić, because she thinks that dialogue must exist."
Source: Radio Free Europe
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