media freedom, fight against corruption, electoral reform
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met in Brussels at dinner with the President of the European Commission Ursulo von der leyen and the Presidents of the European Council Antóniem Costo. The main topic of the conversation was reforms that Serbia could accelerate the path to the EU.
« The state must implement EU reforms, in particular, to take decisive measures for the freedom of the media, the fight against corruption and the electoral reform, » Ursula von der Leyen said after the meeting. She is convinced that the future of Serbia is in the EU. Costa also estimated that progress was needed in three areas. He added that tangible achievements in areas that can directly benefit the Serbian people are at their fingertips.
It is uncertain whether Aleksandar Vucic will make the promises made. Photo: John Thys/AFP
The Serbian media reports that Vucic told the hosts that no sound cannon was used at the Belgrade demonstration. That they can also check in every way. He has announced new European investments, including in the dedicated industry in Serbia. Belgrade is expected to advance on its way to the EU and by the end of the year opened two sets of negotiating chapters.
A new government or election
They also talked about the situation in Serbia. Vucic said Costi and Ursuli von der Leyen that the decision to form a new government would soon be made or to go to elections.
Since the visit to Brussels took place during the great protests of dissatisfied Serbs, critics understood him at least as indirect support for Vucic. Against the meeting of the EU leaders with Vucic, she was also a group of MEPs.
Vucic was in Brussels last week. He met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European Commissioner for Expansion Marto Kos, who described the conversation with the Serbian guest as constructive.
