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Danilo Savic, CEO of Data Cloud Technology

Leading the Digital Revolution

Despite having been established only four years ago, the Government Data Centre represents the infrastructural cornerstone of Serbia’s digitalisation strategy, and recent accolades confirm...

Roman Kratochvil, CE Industries Managing Partner, Beohemija CEO

Three Decades of Growth and Success

Our focus in 2025 will be on innovation, sustainability and optimising production processes, which will fortify Beohemija’s position as a key regional player, says...

Andrijana Đorđević, Centrosinergija General Manager

Focusing on Clients and Processes Leads to Success

As one of the leading distribution companies in Serbia, Centrosinergija achieves excellence through a focus on clients and responsible processes. By emphasising innovation, automation...

CPI Property Group (CPIPG)

STOP SHOP The Place for Shopping, Gathering and Entertainment

As a longstanding investor in the Serbian market, CPI Property Group invests in projects that not only contribute to the development of local communities,...

Scordia International Properties

A Smart Investment in Tradition: Ethno Household as a Business Opportunity for the Future

In a world where financial stability is increasingly challenging, real estate remains one of the most reliable investments. Unlike stocks, bonds, or cryptocurrencies, which...

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 the Government of Serbia seems to have stepped up its efforts in this context is to be welcomed.

Serbia should become a member of the EU as soon as it is ready and has fulfilled the conditions for membership – this has been Germany’s position since the beginning of EU accession negotiations with Serbia. Germany is helping Serbia on its EU accession path, primarily through development cooperation, while Serbia needs to do its part. The steps towards full membership are clear: Serbia needs to adopt the complete legal framework of the EU, the so-called acquis communautaire. This ultimately means fully aligning itself with the foreign policy positions of the EU and overcoming unresolved disputes with its neighbours, i.e. with Kosovo.

Since the democratic changes of 2000, the German Government has allocated more than two billion euros to support Serbia on its path to EU membership

While some parts of the acquis are rather technical in nature, others touch on core principles of the EU, i.e. those related to the rule of law. Serbia needs to achieve substantial progress in these areas, in accordance with the action plans of the Serbian Government. Tangible progress in fields like judicial reform, media freedom and the fight against corruption and organised crime will lead to the opening of chapters or, under the new enlargement methodology, clusters of chapters. The fact that the Government of Serbia seems to have stepped up its efforts in this context is to be welcomed.

The overarching goal of German-Serbian development cooperation is indeed to support Serbia on its path towards EU membership. Since the democratic changes of 2000, the German Government has allocated more than two billion euros to Serbia through projects run by GIZ or KfW. In the coming years, these organisations will focus on job creation, in particular for young people, the implementation of the Green Agenda, by expanding renewable energy sources and fostering decarbonisation, and of course the provision of expertise in the area of the rule of law.

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From Angela To Donald

EU enlargement has been treated as an important security matter since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, providing more encouragement to candidate countries...

H.E. Jan Bondy, Czech Ambassador to Serbia

Fostering Partnership In An Unpredictable Environment

Defence-industrial cooperation encompasses much more than just buying and selling military or special equipment; it’s a reflection of the strength of relations between countries...

Aleksandar R. Miletić, Research Associate of the Institute for Recent History of Serbia; Executive Director of the Centre for History Studies and Dialogue

Trump’s Troublesome Decisions for a Troubled World

If Trump’s election promises are realised, the global landscape could shift dramatically, with potential economic strain on the EU and increased refugee flows During his...

Duško Lopandić, Ph.D diplomat and president of the European Movement in Serbia’s Forum for International Relations

What Awaits Europe?

The European Union appears to lack the required unity and preparedness to adapt to new global challenges. Will it continue to wait for U.S....

Kalenić Market: A Global Landmark of Beauty and Tradition

Kalenić Market in Belgrade has been recognized by the Financial Times as one of the world’s most beautiful markets,...

EPS, Telekom, and NIS Lead Serbia’s Economy in 2023

Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) emerged as Serbia's most successful economic entity in 2023, achieving the highest profitability, revenues, and financial...

Mitarh Studio Unveils Visuals for Belgrade Aquarium

Architectural studio "Mitarh" has revealed visualizations for the planned Belgrade Aquarium, set to be built on the site of...

Giaufret and Konrad Visit Serbia’s First EPS Wind Farm

European Union and German ambassadors, Emanuele Giaufret and Anke Konrad, visited the construction site of the Kostolac wind farm alongside...

EIB Appoints Damien Sorrell as New Head of Regional Hub for the Western Balkans

The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has appointed Damien Sorrell as the new Head of the Regional Hub for...

Kalenić Market: A Global Landmark of Beauty and Tradition

Kalenić Market in Belgrade has been recognized by the Financial Times as one of the world’s most beautiful markets,...

EIB Appoints Damien Sorrell as New Head of Regional Hub for the Western Balkans

The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has appointed Damien Sorrell as the new Head of the Regional Hub for...

Oxford Announces Word of the Year for 2024

After more than 37,000 votes, public discussions around the globe, and linguistic data analysis, Oxford has declared "brain rot"...

The Ritz-Carlton to Redefine Luxury in Belgrade

Belgrade is set to welcome one of the world’s most prestigious luxury hotel brands, The Ritz-Carlton, following the signing...

Robert Fico: Slovakia Will Never Betray Serbia on the Kosovo Issue

Slovakia and Serbia can rely on each other, and Slovakia respects Serbia’s territorial integrity and will never betray Serbia...

Kalenić Market: A Global Landmark of Beauty and Tradition

Kalenić Market in Belgrade has been recognized by the Financial Times as one of the world’s most beautiful markets,...

EIB Appoints Damien Sorrell as New Head of Regional Hub for the Western Balkans

The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has appointed Damien Sorrell as the new Head of the Regional Hub for...

Oxford Announces Word of the Year for 2024

After more than 37,000 votes, public discussions around the globe, and linguistic data analysis, Oxford has declared "brain rot"...

The Ritz-Carlton to Redefine Luxury in Belgrade

Belgrade is set to welcome one of the world’s most prestigious luxury hotel brands, The Ritz-Carlton, following the signing...

Robert Fico: Slovakia Will Never Betray Serbia on the Kosovo Issue

Slovakia and Serbia can rely on each other, and Slovakia respects Serbia’s territorial integrity and will never betray Serbia...
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