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2023 and 2024 reports on Serbia

TA-10-2025-0093 · P10_TA(2025)0093 · PE767.969

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Parliament's resolution on Serbia's 2023 and 2024 progress reports notes Serbia's EU commitment but urges reforms, especially on rule of law, media freedom, and alignment with EU foreign policy. It condemns Serbia's non-alignment with EU sanctions on Russia, disinformation, and interference, and calls for progress in the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue and on minority rights. The resolution also addresses democratic backsliding, corruption, and the need for judicial independence, while supporting Serbia's EU path conditionally.

Key points

  1. Urges Serbia to deliver reforms, especially in cluster 1, and to demonstrate strategic orientation towards the EU.
  2. Condemns Serbia's attempts to establish a sphere of influence undermining neighbours' sovereignty.
  3. Regrets limited progress on Chapter 31 and calls for alignment with EU foreign policy, including sanctions on Russia.
  4. Calls for EU to reconsider financial assistance if Serbia continues non-alignment and anti-democratic ideologies.
  5. Deplores disinformation and calls on Serbia to combat it and align with EU measures against RT and Sputnik.
  6. Stresses that accession pace depends on progress on fundamentals, rule of law, and Belgrade-Pristina dialogue.
  7. Calls for judicial independence, anti-corruption action, and implementation of ODIHR recommendations.
  8. Condemns violence against protesters, illegal surveillance, and pressure on civil society and academics.
  9. Urges protection of national minorities and action on their rights, including education and representation.
  10. Calls for reconciliation, war crimes justice, and cooperation on missing persons.
  11. Supports EU-facilitated dialogue and implementation of Brussels and Ohrid agreements.
  12. Calls for socio-economic reforms, better use of EU funds, and action on energy and environment.

Who is affected

  • Serbian government and parliament: must implement reforms, align with EU policies, and ensure rights.
  • Serbian judiciary and anti-corruption bodies: need independence and resources.
  • Media regulators and outlets: must ensure pluralism and comply with standards.
  • Civil society and journalists: face pressure; need protection and enabling environment.
  • National minorities in Serbia: rights and representation must be improved.

Figures and deadlines

  • Serbia's CFSP alignment rate dropped from 54% in 2023 to 51% in 2024.
  • Serbia's compliance with EU statements is at 61%.
  • Serbia sold ammunition worth EUR 800 million for Ukraine.
  • Serbia ranks 105th in Corruption Perceptions Index 2024.
  • EU accounts for 59.7% of Serbia's total trade.
  • Serbia received over EUR 586 million under IPA III in past three years.
  • Missing persons: 1,782 in Croatia, 7,608 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1,595 in Kosovo.