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EU Considers Freezing Serbia's €1.5 Billion Funds over Rule of Law
The Commission is awaiting a Council of Europe review as officials warn the reforms could weaken judicial independence and anti-corruption oversight.
- On Monday, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos told MEPs the European Commission is evaluating whether to suspend €1.5 billion in funding for Serbia due to concerns over judicial reforms introduced in January.
- Kos said these January judicial reforms weakened judicial independence and created a "flawed form of autonomy" for anti-corruption prosecution while the Commission awaits the Venice Commission's assessment.
- Expressing concerns about "laws that undermine the independence of the judiciary," Kos also cited crackdowns on protesters and media meddling, urging authorities to align with international recommendations.
- The Council's Venice Commission, which visited Belgrade in mid-March, is expected to issue an urgent opinion regarding these controversial laws in the coming weeks.
- Serbia's path toward the Union has slowed amid its refusal to impose sanctions on Russia, alongside President Aleksandar's crackdown on protests following a 2024 train station collapse in Novi Sad.
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EU considers freezing Serbia's €1.5 billion funds over rule of law
Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos warned MEPs about concerns including pressure on the judiciary, restrictions on media freedom, and a crackdown on protests in Serbia, alongside broader political tensions linked to its closer ties with Russia.
·France
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She said that the EU will continue to support Serbia on its path to accession.
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The EU will freeze money intended for Serbia, because the country is regressing in pro-European reforms, N1 learns.
·Novi Beograd, Serbia
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