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Serbia's EU accession process

Serbia's path toward EU membership as supported by the European Commission President.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “Serbia’s future lies in the EU.”

    Von der Leyen notes an important meeting was held with President Vučić, urges Serbia to deliver on EU reforms, and states Serbia's future lies in the EU.

    Source excerpt

    Together with @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu, we had an important meeting with President Vučić. The country needs to deliver on EU reforms, in particular to take decisive steps towards media freedom, the fight against corruption and the electoral reform. Serbia’s future lies in the EU.

    On Serbia's path toward European integration.

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

    Statement summary

    Von der Leyen calls for Serbia to intensify its pursuit of EU membership

    Von der Leyen says Serbia chose an EU path almost two decades ago and calls for renewed commitment to that path.

    Source excerpt

    Almost two decades ago, Serbia made a choice to join our Union. It was not only a strategic choice. It was also a choice of the heart. It was the demand of the people of Serbia. So we look forward to Serbia doubling down on its EU path ↓ link.europa.eu/k6YGRy

    BlueskyFull record
  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

    Statement summary

    Von der Leyen pledges continued EU support for Serbia through winter

    Von der Leyen highlights the opportunity of EU membership and pledges continued support for Serbia through winter after cooperation during the 2022 energy crisis.

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    The EU membership offer is an opportunity. It is the promise of peace, prosperity, solidarity. Together, we overcame the 2022 energy crisis. Today, the EU will continue to help keep Serbia safe during the winter. This is what it means to be a reliable partner.

    BlueskyFull record
  4. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

    Direct quote

    “The EU is ready to support Serbia in building a solid democracy.”

    Von der Leyen says she met with representatives of Serbian civil society and states the EU is ready to support Serbia building a democracy.

    Source excerpt

    Today I met with representatives of the Serbian civil society. The EU is ready to support Serbia in building a solid democracy. This is what the accession process is about.

    On EU support for Serbia

    BlueskyFull record
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