Serbia has confirmed that EU membership is its strategic goal, said the Head of the EU Delegation to Serbia, Emanuele Giaufret, emphasizing the importance of seizing the moment, accelerating reform efforts, and intensifying joint work between the Union and Serbia.
In a press conference with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, during which he presented the European Commission’s 2024 annual report on Serbia, Giaufret stated that EU membership is now more than ever a strategic decision.
“The Commission has again highlighted that the criteria for opening Cluster 3, on competitiveness and inclusive growth, have been met. It’s now up to EU member states to decide if overall progress is sufficient to enable the opening of this cluster,” said Giaufret, adding:
“The report notes that the pace of reforms in Serbia slowed due to early parliamentary elections, which led to a pause in government and parliamentary activities. Now, with no elections on the horizon, we are confident we will see progress in the period ahead.”
Giaufret assured that the EU continues to support Serbia, both technically and financially.
“In the last ten years, we have provided 4 billion euros in grants and intend to continue with financial support,” concluded Giaufret.
Photo: Predsedništvo Srbije / Dimitrije Goll
