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The Government of the Republic of Serbia

In the service of citizens

Serbia’s accession to EU in interest of its citizens

Belgrade/Brussels, 11 October 2017

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic stated in Brussels today that the Serbian government is implementing reforms on the road to Serbia's membership in the EU primarily for the sake of its citizens, but pointed out that the number of the chapters opened should match more with the efforts and results Serbia has achieved in the negotiation process.

During a meeting of Brnabic with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, also attended by Minister of European Integration Jadranka Joksimovic, Brnabic expressed her gratitude to the European Commission for constructive cooperation when it comes to the negotiation process and reiterated that joining the European Union is Serbia's strategic goal.

She thanked Juncker for positive messages in his speech on the state of the EU and the Letter of Intentions, in which Serbia is one of the countries that have been recognized as the leaders of the European integration in the region, in response to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's initiative to get a clearer date, and added that Serbia can justify this assessment.

The Prime Minister underlined that the Serbian government pays great attention to digitization and reform of education, bearing in mind the importance of innovations for further economic growth and modernization of the society.

The Western Balkans region belongs in the EU, and Serbia, despite occasional negative processes in this part of Europe, remains committed to resolving all open bilateral issues with neighbours through dialogue, she said.

Jean-Claude Juncker congratulated Brnabic on her appointment as prime minister of Serbia and thanked her for choosing Brussels as the place for her first official visit on that function.

Juncker and Brnabic agreed that Serbia needs to continue to implement reforms, especially those related to the rule of law, noting that speed is not important, but the quality that is achieved for the citizens of Serbia.

Juncker encouraged Serbia to continue to play a constructive role in the stability of the Western Balkans and accepted the invitation to visit Belgrade next spring.