“EU Funds Are Fueling Repression in Serbia”: European Parliament meets with Serbian Opposition

During its fact-finding visit to Serbia, a delegation of the European Parliament met with representatives of the Serbian opposition. Following the meeting, Mašina spoke with three opposition members of parliament, who said the talks focused on election integrity, the misuse of EU accession funds, and what – if anything – can be expected to change in the EU’s relations with the Serbian government.

During its fact-finding visit to Serbia, a delegation of the European Parliament met with representatives of the Serbian opposition. Following the meeting, Mašina spoke with three opposition members of parliament, who said the talks focused on election integrity, the misuse of EU accession funds, and what – if anything – can be expected to change in the EU’s relations with the Serbian government.

Von der Leyen Faces Pressure Over Serbia Visit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet with Serbian President Vučić and Prime Minister Macut tomorrow during her visit to the Western Balkans. European political parties, media rights organizations, and Serbian citizens have called on von der Leyen to take a stand in support of those protesting against the government’s corruption and repression. Von der Leyen is visiting Serbia as part of her tour of the Western Balkans, which also includes Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet with Serbian President Vučić and Prime Minister Macut tomorrow during her visit to the Western Balkans. European political parties, media rights organizations, and Serbian citizens have called on von der Leyen to take a stand in support of those protesting against the government’s corruption and repression. Von der Leyen is visiting Serbia as part of her tour of the Western Balkans, which also includes Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo.