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The Ball Is Undoubtedly In Serbia’s Court

How to accelerate Serbia’s EU integration dynamics?

While the stalemate on the EU accession process has clearly been influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more than fatigue that’s preventing Serbia’s progress on the EU accession path. In our survey, distinguished interlocutors offer straightforward answers and a helping hand for changing the tide.

It’s often said that “it takes two to tango”, but it seems that CorD’s interlocutors from the international community firmly believe that Serbia would be knocking on an open door if it really intended to embrace the EU accession path. As the second year without an open or provisionally closed chapter in EU accession negotiations continues to unfold, concrete and tangible results on chapters 23 and 24 seem to be more needed than ever. And this is only the start of quite a long list. What makes the glass half full is that some positive steps on the Serbian side have been noted and encouraged.

H.E. Sem Fabrizi, Head of the European Union Delegation to Serbia

Reforms Create New Opportunities

It is very important to redouble efforts to accelerate the accession process. The new methodology – recently approved by the EU, with the full...

H.E. Nikolaus Lutterotti, Ambassador of Austria to Serbia

Up To Serbia To Decide

Serbia should deliver concrete and tangible results when it comes to an independent judiciary, the effective fight against organised crime and high-level corruption, the...

H.E. Thomas Schieb, Ambassador of Germany to Serbia

Tangible Progress Needed

We need to see tangible progress in fields like judicial reform, media freedom and the fight against corruption and organised crime. The fact that...

H.E. Attila Pinter, Ambassador of Hungary to Serbia

Momentary Setback

Significant steps have been taken to finalise reform of the judiciary, which is a crucial matter for Serbia and has been a long-standing issue....

H.E. Carlo Lo Cascio, Ambassador of Italy to Serbia

Italy’s Assistance Is Unquestionable

We believe in the Serbian Government's capacity to achieve the desired goals in the areas of the rule of law, fundamental rights and good...

H.E. Theodorus Reintjes, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Serbia

No Shortcuts to Membership

Enlargement should be a win-win accomplishment. It should benefit and strengthen both the candidate country and the EU as a whole. We therefore insist...

H.E. Maria Virgínia Mendes Da Silva Pina, Ambassador of Portugal to Serbia

Up To Serbia To Speed Up Integration Dynamics

The Report on Serbia’s Progress published by the European Commission last autumn clearly identifies what needs to be put into practise. In fact, this...

H.E. Damjan Bergant, Ambassador of Slovenia to Serbia

Necessary Steps Well Known

The success of negotiations depends mostly on Serbia's ability to fulfil its commitments. It is very important to continue all the work necessary to...

H.E. Jan Lundin, Ambassador of Sweden to Serbia

Safeguard Achievements To Date

There are many challenges for Serbia to speed up its EU integration, given that standards are high and it's more difficult to enter the...

H.E. Urs Schmid, Ambassador of Switzerland to Serbia

Democratic Reforms Improve Resilience

Reforms will bring Serbia closer to EU membership, but will also strengthen the country in various ways and should first and foremost be implemented...

H.E. Anthony F. Godfrey, Ambassador of the U.S.A. to Serbia

We Want Serbia to Succeed

The United States has no higher priority for our work in Serbia than to add a 28th star to the EU’s flag. Serbia is a...

Matteo Colangeli, EBRD Director and Regional Head of the Western Balkans

Focus on Serbia’s Green Economy Transition

The EBRD is committed to supporting Serbia’s EU integration and our activities in the country are consistent with that process. We are working to...

Alessandro Bragonzi, Head of EIB Regional Representation for the Western Balkans

Focused on Regional Recovery

In line with overall EU priorities and the commitments made by Western Balkan leaders at the Sofia Summit of November 2020, we intend to...

Jovan Protić, ILO National Coordinator for Serbia

Missed Opportunities

Citizens have, unfortunately, not yet been in position to benefit from the effective rule of law, transparency of governance and efficient institutions, which would...

Sebastian Sosa, IMF Resident Representative in Serbia

Reforms Will Keep Labour at Home

Safeguarding macroeconomic and financial stability remains a precondition for sustainable growth. But more is needed to secure a strong economy and better prospects for...

Francine Pickup, UNDP Serbia Resident Representative

Working Towards SDGs Helps With EU Accession

UNDP is helping Serbia to tackle complex challenges, such as climate change, depopulation and governance. All three issues are relevant for achieving the SDGs...